Mrs. Anna Vietta Fox

On January 23, 2026 Anna (Ann) Vietta Fox (ne Snyder) passed away peacefully in the presence of family, 3 days before her 102 birthday. She was predeceased by her husband (Charles) Dale Fox, and all 14 of her siblings. Ann grew up on the family farm near Didsbury, 13th out of 15 children. As a young woman, she and her sister Ethel managed a cafe in Didsbury, where she met Dale Fox. Dale picked her up for a date in an old jalopy that smoked all the way up the Didsbury hill. Ann told him he needed to get a better car if he wanted a second date. It must have worked because they continued courting until they got married in 1947. They lived in Carstairs where their sons Richard and Dennis were born. In 1954 they moved north of Acme, renting the OK No.1 farm. In 1959 they purchased their own farm east of Acme, where their third son Michael was born. They retired from farming in 1990 and moved to town in Acme where they lived for 15 years. In 2005 they moved to the Chateau in Three Hills. Dale passed away in 2016, and Ann continued living in the Chateau until 2020, then moving to The Heartland in Okotoks, where she lived the remainder of her life. Ann helped Dale with farming activities, driving the grain truck during harvest and whatever else needed doing, which always included a large garden. Ann lived to enjoy 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She loved to hold each new baby, the most recent of which was born in November. She was a master cookie and bun maker, managing a kitchen without a measuring cup or measuring spoon. She canned food and had a reputation among her children and grandchildren for the best canned peaches. Much time was spent together at the Acme Golf Course and the Acme Seniors Centre. They enjoyed camping, traveling with their siblings, and playing cards, particularly cribbage. At a Fox family reunion Crib Tournament, she 'skunked' Dale and went on to win the tournament. She kept that small trophy for the rest of her life! They travelled to Arizona for 15 winters, enjoying golf, hiking and time with friends. Ann enjoyed handcrafts and she sewed, knitted, crocheted, learned hardanger stitching, enjoyed ceramics, cross stitch, and whatever new craft was in vogue at the time. Ann remained active for her entire life. She believed in regular exercise and was an avid walker. Even after celebrating her Centennial birthday, on nice days she would walk to and from the Okotoks Library near the Heartland. Ann lived a quiet, purposeful life. Together with Dale they lived life enjoying simple pleasures; the independence, resourcefulness and vigor that comes with farm life, prioritizing time with family, contributing to community life. A memorial service will be held for Ann, in Acme in the spring. Details to follow. Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River

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Mrs. Anna Vietta Fox

January 26, 1924 - January 23, 2026