Annabel Peet

Annabel Peet, age 99, of Ithaca, died Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.

Annabel was born on a farm in rural Gratiot County on August 27, 1924, the daughter of Roscoe and Pearl (Diehl) Daymon, after a busy day of thrashing.  The neighbor ladies came and cooked for the thrashing crew the following day.  She was the third of five children.  She worked four years at Entriken’s General Store in Pompeii through her teen years.

Annabel played on the Pompeii softball team for four years and later played for the Ithaca softball team for two years.

Annabel traveled to Paso Robleo, California, in 1942 to marry her fiance, Gerald Peet, who was stationed at Camp Roberts, California.  She worked for Economy Cleaners, pressing dress jackets for the service members, before returning to Ithaca when Gerald was shipped to the Philippines.  They had four children and she worked for Redmond Motor for thirteen years until the factory was moved to Owosso.  She went to work for Gould’s Market for two years, then for McClow’s Dry Cleaners for a few years, and eventually Jerry’s IGA grocery store in Ithaca for thirteen years as the produce manager and cashier.  

Annabel did handcrafts as a hobby and sold them by word of mouth through friends, eventually making quilts and doing craft shows full time.

Annabel and Gerald traveled on camping trips, doing lots of fishing and square dancing.  They square danced for thirty five years, and did both square dancing and round dancing at many festivals and dance clubs.

Annabel is survived by three children; her daughters Connie (Stanley) Martin of Ithaca and Kay Lyn (Arthur) Clark of Alma; her son, Duffy (Sandy) Peet, of Bozeman, Montana; her son-in-law, Ron Broadbent; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Joanne Peet; many nieces and nephews; and a special lifetime friend, Garold Browne.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents; her daughter, Carolyn Broadbent; her sisters, Nina Hawkins, Marguerite Hart. and Marie Vaughn; and her brother, Jack Daymon; as well as her parents-in-law, sister-in law, brothers-in-law, and many square dance friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 18, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with Rev. Arthur Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, at Barden Funeral Home.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Jo Jones]

To All of you who are Blessed to be one of Annabel's Loved Ones, Please know that we share in your loss of your beloved Annabel. We will remember her as a very determined and dedicated lady. She was a favorite for the Ithaca Home Delivered Meals Volunteers since she never failed to THANK each one-- each day. I loved my Sunday visits with Annabel at the Masonic Home, especially when she shared stories from long before I met her in the late 70's.
Sending caring thoughts,
Jo Jones and the Ithaca Seniors at the Senior Activity Building

[Tom & Kathy Howes Kanitz]

Connie & Stan, Duffy & family, so sorry for your loss. 99 years, what a tremendous lifespan of experiences & so many memories, which we hope & pray bring you comfort! We send our prayer’s & condolences.

[Carol Husted]

I am sorry for your loss! She certainly had a full life! A lot of great experiences along the way! A full life! You can all be proud of all
Her accomplishments!

[Marla Macha]

God's blessings on all Ann's family. We were neighbors in years passed, intertwined with family members, and a fond memory of the best popcorn balls ever that were handed out at halloween at the Peet home! My daughter and I were just talking about Ann's popcorn balls the other day.
Ann was blessed with a lifetime of a wonderful family and friends.

[Barb Burnette]

So sorry for the loss of your Mom, Connie and family. May the peace of the Lord be with you all. 🙏🙏