Annalise Latimer passed away on May 22, 2016 at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming.

Annalise was born on September 21, 1924 at Steinheim, Westfalen Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Anna (Beineke) Faber.

Annalise was a self-declared tomboy during her youth, playing soccer, climbing trees, fishing, seeking out adventures and keeping up with the boys in general. Her mother often despaired because she had rough and scuffed shoes, along with rough and scuffed hands and knees, and sought those adventures while wearing a dress – no pants back then.

She completed high school at the age of 14 and went on to four years of trade school and an apprenticeship. She was drafted into the Air Force at the age of 18. These years of her life were very difficult. During this time of World War II, food was very scarce. Supper – many times the only meal of the day - was often one boiled potato. She endured raids and survived her home being bombed and completely destroyed by air strikes.

In 1952, this tomboy turned natural-beauty caught the eye of a handsome young American soldier. He would visit her at the Post Exchange where she worked in Wiesbaden, buying a comb here, a pair of shoelaces there, or a tiny tube of toothpaste, until he finally got the nerve to ask her out. They connected instantly and deeply and were engaged two weeks after their first date. Annalise said she KNEW he was the one! She married Jack Latimer on October 8, 1955 (his anniversary, Jack used to joke – it was the legal, civil service) in Wiesbaden, Germany and again on December 25, 1955 for their church wedding (her anniversary, he would also joke) at Steinheim, Germany. This true love, marriage, friendship and partnership was a once-in-a-lifetime. They celebrated 60 years of marriage this past October.

Shortly after their wedding, they moved stateside to the Washington, D. C. area. They would make several more moves to various Army posts and also went back to Germany two more times during the course of their military lives. In 1969 they settled in Lawton, Oklahoma when Jack retired from the Army. Annalise, who had chosen to be a stay-at-home-mom and wife, ventured out "for just a little while" and started working at the Haggar Slack Company in Lawton in 1971. She retired as a line supervisor from Haggar's in 1987, when she and Jack finalized plans to move to Sundance, WY. They made this move in December 1987.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her two grandchildren. They were a huge part of the reason for the move to Wyoming! She was an avid gardener, canning and freezing many tasty treats, which she lovingly shared with family and friends. It was always exciting when she gave you a gift of some of her homemade jams and jellies! Her baked treats were fabulous, too. Most of them were traditional German cakes and cookies, and were rich and decadent. Omi (German for Grandma), as her grandchildren and many others called her, helped instill so many family traditions, especially those around the Christmas and Easter holidays. Many hours were spent drinking coffee, sharing meals, good conversation and laughs at their dining room table.

Omi delighted in taking care of her "son" Kenny, with some of that coffee and goodies! She loved it when he would come see them and sit and visit. They would so enjoy teasing each other - - smiles from ear to ear and eyes just twinkling on both of their faces. Omi would frequently tell others that she could not have asked for a better son-in-law and that he was the son they never had.

Annalise was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Moorcroft. She truly enjoyed and cherished those friendships.

Blessed to have shared in her life, Omi is survived by her daughter, Denise (Kenny) Rathbun, grandchildren; Elaina Marie (Jason) Mathiesen of Sioux Falls, SD and Chesney Paul Rathbun of Idaho Falls, ID and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Latimer; her parents; two infant daughters; three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services will be Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:00 at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance. Burial will take place at the Miller Creek Cemetery following the service. A memorial has been established to benefit the Crook County Senior Services.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com