Anna Elizabeth Malmquist
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 4, 2017 @ 1:27 pm In 2017,Obituaries | 37 Comments
Anna Elizabeth Malmquist, of Shakopee, passed away much too soon at the age of 34. A gathering of family and friends is on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 South Marschall Road) in Shakopee. A Celebration of Life Service is held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 3:00 PM with visitation one-hour prior at Hosanna! Church (1690 Vierling Drive East) in Shakopee. Pallbearers for Anna are David Gummert, Mark Weatherman, Duane Judge, Erik Malmquist.
On January 4, 1983 Jim and Becky celebrated the birth of their beautiful daughter, Anna Elizabeth Hoepner. Anna was the middle of three children and loved growing up with her siblings, Justin and Sarah in Echo, Minnesota. Throughout school, Anna acted in plays, played saxophone in the marching band and was a pianist. Growing up in a small town gave Anna a strong sense of community that served her well throughout her life.
After graduating from Yellow Medicine East High School, Anna attended NDSU where she studied recreation management. During college, she worked at the YMCA. They loved her there and had a full-time position waiting for her when she graduated. She managed the skate park, rock climbing and was instrumental in coordinating Camp Koda. Anna loved her work and loved the people she met through work.
Anna was very active during college. She spent a lot of time at the gym and played on volleyball and softball leagues. It was through softball that she met the love of her life, Ryan Malmquist. Anna and Ryan hit it off immediately. Anna always had high standards and knew just what she wanted out of life and a partner, and she found that in Ryan. After three years of dating, Ryan and Anna exchanged wedding vows at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo on September 5, 2009.
After their wedding, they settled in Shakopee, Minnesota. Ryan and Anna were the first couple to move into their neighborhood. Anna made certain the neighborhood was a great place for families. She coordinated Ladies Night Out, Neighborhood Bootcamp and countless other activities. It quickly became a neighborhood of friends.
During their marriage, Ryan and Anna were blessed with three wonderful children, Kensington (6), Ayla (3) and Jace (5 months). They were the light of Anna’s life. She was the best mom and would do anything for her kids. She instilled in them a strong faith, a love of the outdoors, and showed them the importance of family. Anna was always planning special events for the kids and truly provided them a happy home full of love.
Anna always lived life to the fullest. Anna loved to travel. She and Ryan took the kids on a family trip to Arizona every year. They also managed to travel together as a couple with their favorite destination being the Caribbean. Anna loved being outside, and enjoyed gardening with her mom. She liked biking, swimming and just spending time with her kids. Anna was always the one organizing get-togethers and keeping in touch with old friends. Everyone could count on Anna to keep the group together.
Memorial Day weekend, Anna was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She never once asked, “Why me?” Instead she continued living life to the fullest. She coordinated blood drives, encouraged others and shared her strong faith with friends and family. Even through her illness, Anna was an inspiration to others. On September 2, 2017, Anna passed away peacefully with her husband by her side.
She will be remembered always for her genuine love of others and her strong sense of community. Anna is survived by her husband, Ryan; children, Kensington, Ayla and Jace; parents: James (Carey) Hoepner and Rebecca (Dale) Feist; brother, Justin (Karen) Hoepner; sister, Sarah Arneson; step-brother, AC (Ashley) Magnuson; grandmother, Mabel Hoepner; other loving relatives, neighbors and friends.
Anna was greeted in Heaven by her grandparents, Harold Hopener and Don & Alice Hunt.
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Our deepest condolences to the whole family!! May God give you comfort in this most difficult time!! Sending prayers and love from Santos family in Canada
Scott and I just want to send condolences to the whole family as well as Anna’s many friends. She will be remembered as such a beautiful person inside and out!
my deepest condolences and prayers. Anna was such a positive influence to me. I meet Anna at the Y and we would talk about many things and joke and laugh. Her faith in her Redeemer was strong and we would share about our Christian lives and families. She reminded me of my own children and their families. She was truly an inspiration. I will miss visiting with her, but knowing that she is with her Savior and that one day I will be able to visit with her again. May God be with you all.
Becky, I am so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your daughter. Nothing will ever erase the pain, but I want you to know that people are thinking about you and your family.
Jim and family, I am so very sorry about the loss of your daughter. I pray you will find strength with the love of your family and friends and that you will find peace with the love of our Lord.
Becky, Dale and family–We are so very sorry to hear of your loss of Anna. Many sympathies and prayers coming your way.
We are so very sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
I am so sorry for your lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky and family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Becky we are so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family love and prayers from my family and Pam’s family.
Nick and Char want to express our sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear wife, daughter and mother . May The Lord give you peace and comfort you now and forever!
So sad. Anna was a great classmate. Much too young. Our God will welcome her into His Kingdom.
Jim, Carey and family. I am so sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. Much too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May our Lord comfort you now, and in the days to come.
Justin- sending you and your family our thoughts and prayers thru this time of loss.
Jim & Carey: Our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your daughter. May God keep you in his care.
Dear Ryan, Kensington, Ayla, Jace and All Anna’s Family & Friends.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Anna, but I heard of her story through a Friend of Anna’s through my Work Place. I followed Anna’s Caring Bridge site and I was amazed at what a Caring, Kind, Compassionate and Loving person she was. My Heart goes out to You All and I pray that even now or sometime very soon All the Loving Memories of Anna will help ease the pain and sorrow you are feeling right now. It brings tears just writing this note. Just remember “Anna’s memory will live on Forever in the Great Gift of Friendship, Love and Joy she shared with so many”. She will be in Many of Our Hearts Forever. God Bless You ALL
Jim and family, Our condolences to your family on the loss of Anna. May the Lord give strength, comfort, and peace now and forever. Blessings to all …
Ryan and kids: I have never met Anna but I know Red and Linda and have been following Anna on caring bridge and have been praying for all of you. I am so sad for you but Anna is in a better place now. By her posts I knew she was an Amazing person, always positive. Hang on to the memories. And I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
To all of Anna’s family, my deepest sympathies to all of you. May you all feel Gods loving arms holding you safe and close to Him!
Words cannot express our love and compassion for the family of Anna. Anna is now in the arms of Jesus and we pray for her husband, children, mother Becky and her father Jim, sisters and all there family. May God in His great love grant you strength, comfort & PEACE! Terry & Audrey Thompson
I worked with Anna at the YMCA in Fargo. She was a great coworker and did awesome things while working in Fargo. Dear Anna, I will miss your bubble personality and your contagious smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan, their 3 adorable kids and the entire family.
We had the joy of working with Anna at Camp Cormorant. She lit up each child she worked with and made each one feel loved. She will be remembered by many
Becky @ dale my sympathy to you both and your family. Life is so precious to lose your own child is a difficult challenge. May the Lord hold and help you in these days ahead
Jim and family, my prayers are with you and may you be wrapped in Gods love as he guides you through the celebration of Anna.
Bless you!
To all of Anna’s Family
Our deepest sympathy she was a inspiration to us all with her strong faith and positive attitude of life. We remember Anna from coming over to our house when she was younger with Sarah and playing with our girls and playing softball. Our hearts go out to all of you. Deepest sympathy
Very sad to hear of Anna’s passing. I worked with her at the YMCA in Fargo. She always had a smile on her face and was just a great person. God’s peace with you all during this time.
My deepest sympathy, I knew Anna through the Prior Lake YMCA , she always had time to greet my by name, I will miss her, you are in our prayers.
Jim and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Anna. My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time.
Becky, Dale, Justin and Anna and Ryan and family
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Anna. Cherish the memories that have been made over the years. You are in our prays and thoughts now and in the future.
Anna was such an inspiration and will continue to be! Her faith, strength, and positivity was contagious. She’ll continue to positively influence many lives while she looks down on us. Prayers and deepest sympathies to the whole family for your loss.
Becky and family,We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your daughter Anna. May our Lord give you comfort and strength through this most difficult time.
We extend our deepest sympathy. May God grant your family with His Peace, Strength and Healing.
Jim and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God wrap his arms around all of you and know that someday we will be reunited in heaven with our Savior and our loved ones.
Becky and family. I have children of the same age as Anna and cannot imagine your grief at the loss of your daughter. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers for the entire family. She was a blessing to all who were lucky enough to know her.
Becky, I cannot express how sad I feel losing your Daughter Anna. I never met Anna but can tell she was as loving, caring and wonderful as her Mom. It breaks my heart what all of you are going through. I pray you will stay strong. Doris
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Becky and Family – you have my deepest sympathies. I will pray for God’s presence in your lives and hope you can all find some peace through Him.