Catherine Ann Crawford, born April 9th 1964 to Darren Crawford and Catherine Bennett in Calgary, Alberta. She spent the majority of her childhood in Raymond, Albert as the second child of five. Younger to her older sister, Virginia, and surviving her deceased older brother Stephen, but elder to sisters, Verena and Derra.

On November 6th, 1982 Ann married her forever partner in life, Bruce Earl, and they began their eternal family. Blessed with four amazing children, Tina Dawn, Gary Duane, Catherine Natasha, and Stephanie Ann, they spent the beginning of their marriage moving throughout Southern Alberta with a small stay in Kingsgate, British Columbia until they settled into Coutts, Alberta to raise their family.

Ann has always been a loving caregiver and incredible homemaker consistently blessing those around her with her bright spirit and wonderful cooking. This book is dedicated to her as a testament of the lasting impression she has made on the people around her.

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