My name is Fabiana Moreira Alves, I'm Brazilian, and in 1993 I went to live in the United States. Ann was my first teacher of English, and certainly one of the best people I have met in life. It was a difficult time in my life and she helped me to communicate and get my life in a different country. She helped me in so many things, not just another language, but a new culture, a new way of living. I'll never forget her smile, the love she had with all of us, people from countries as far apart and as different cultures.

Only today I learned of her death. I feel immensely! A hug to the whole family of Ann.

Dear Alberta and David & Lynn, and entire Hall-Murray family, I feel that I knew Ann so well since we were not only neighbors, but also I was her brother David's classmate grades 1-12. I see Ann enjoyed PEO, which my mother Eleanor was also enjoyed. How us kids teased Mom about trying to trick her into divulging the secrets of that organization! I am adding my condolences to you all as well in my mother's name this 3 weeks following Ann's passing into her eternal reward. Her giant spirit, honest sincerity, and eager friendliness was exemplary even for what I now understand having traveled widely are sterling Hawkeye standards. God bless your family, Alberta, as you cherish so many obvious memories as touched upon in the photos I just enjoyed watching.

We were very happy to join Alberta's family when my Dad married Alberta. We always enjoyed visiting them in Iowa City and eating at Ann and Jim's house when we visited. Ann and I were the same age and I always enjoyed seeing and talking with her as she exuded such enthusiasm for life whether it was talking about her new Imac computer, cooking, a recent trip or her Project Green work. I know she appreciated her wonderful family and all will miss her very much. She lived life to the fullest and would want us all to do the same.

Dear Jim, Amy and Brett,

To the Murray and Hall families,

I am so very sorry that Ann has passed away. I enjoyed getting to know her and her family after my Dad married Alberta. She had a great sense of humor, always very kind and fun to be with. She had a wonderful family and so many caring friends. It is truly a difficult loss for her to be taken from us so soon. May the many wonderful memories you have or her help comfort all of you.

Mary Randall Bailey

Dear Jim, Amy, and Brett --

Jim and family,

We were sorry to read in the paper about Ann's passing. We have fond memories of neighboring on Burns Avenue. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Skip and Marilyn

Ann was a lively person in all she did. I was acquainted through Dental wives and English teaching. It is sad that this disease can strike anyone without discrimination. Our sincere condolences.

To the family members of Ann,

Dear Jim, We are so very sorry that you have lost Ann. She was such a delightful and vivacious gal. Our boys, Greg and Andrew, join us in sending sympathies and kind best wishes to you and all the family. Julene & Gary

to the entire hall family.......

i have so many precious memories of the hall family during our high school years....especially with dave & ann & alberta....they made our transition from rowley to independence a success...by opening up their hearts & home & open arm hospitality to fellow classmate randy humphreys and myself...dave and ann were like a brother and a sister to us...and alberta was like our independence mother.....ann had an igowing nner and outer beauty...full of a zest for life & a vivacious energy....in almost all of the radiant gallery of photos she wears such a contagious gorgeous smile......reading her eloquently expressed eulogy i discovered we had so many life experieces & interests in common.........now it is very difficult for me to say goodbye...fareheewell...r.i.p.

I will always remember Ann as beautiful. She had flawless skin and a wonderful smile. She was younger by 3 yrs., but I remember seeing her in the halls of Jefferson H.S. I think she was the envy of all the girls of that era. Her brother (Dave) was a classmate of mine and a good friend of my husband.

So sorry to hear about Ann passing. She was a very special person and will be missed.

I was stunned and so saddened to receive an email from PAt Knebel with Ann's obituary. What a loss for her family and friends! When I lived in Iowa City Ann and I played lots of tennis and enjoyed many laughs volunteering at Ernest Horn Elementary. She and Jim both helped get me elected to the school board in 1985 and I always appreciated that. She was a wonderful woman who encouraged us all to be better, and I know she will be missed. My sincere sympathy to Jim, Brett, Amy and all Ann's family.

Our family is so saddened by Ann's death. We have fond memories of the two Amy's (Amie Crowley) at birthday parties and their times together at Ernest Horn, NWJH and West High. Ann was such a positive spirit and so involved in the community. She will be missed by so many.

My deepest sympathies to you and the Hall family -

Many memories come to mind as I remember Ann, playing together at one another's home during our elementary school years, decorating our box and planning the menu for the Junior High Box Socials (and hoping that the right ones would buy ours), tracking shoe polish across the rug in their home and a variety of activities during high school. Her smile will not be forgotten. I also extend the sympathy from the Independence High School Class of 1968.

Jim, Brett & Amy -

Anne will forever be the wonderful, charming, helpful, beautiful, funny, caring woman we knew when you lived on Calvin Avenue. It is an honor to have known her and we will keep you all in our prayers.

John and I want to send our sympathy to your family. Ann and I were cheerleaders together in high school and I'll always remember that vibrant smile, sweet personality and uncanny natural beauty! We had a lot of very fun and good times together. I see as she became a wife, mother and grandmother she still excelled in what made her very special! Again our prayers are with you all. John and Judy (Geater) Gaffney

Murray & Hall Families,

Murray and Hall families,

You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We have fond memories of Ann growing up, her wedding and the Hall family.

Take care.

Hugs

Our deepest sympathies.

Ann was the person so many women aspired to be. She will be remembered as the angel she was guided by.

Dave is out of town, I wish he could be with you, he deeply respected Ånn.

She is & will be remembered as "The Best"

Sincerely,

Donna & Dave Henn

Ann and I volunteered togther during the Booster Club days. She was a wonderful person to work with no matter what the task. She will be greatly missed by all the people who's lives she has touched. It has been an honor to have known her.

I am so sad to hear of Ann's passing. I knew her through Club West and our daughters' participation on the West High volleyball team. She was always so kind and thoughtful and a big booster of our athletic teams at West High. The Swails family sends their condolences at this time.

Jim

I was so shocked to see your loss. I owned Custom Audio/Video when you built your new home and remember both you and Ann as two of the most awesome people I ever worked for. I know there were a few glitches in the process but you were both so understanding. I have been in KC since 2007 and hadn't heard of Ann's illness. My heart truly goes out to you and your family Jim. I didn't realize she was Reeves Hall's daughter until I read the obituary and some of the memories posted here. I have a lot of connections to Independence and know several people who sent their love.

Rick Fangman

I remember Ann as a fantastic mentor at Horn School. In her role as a mom, she often participated in classroom activities and her smile radiated good cheer and warmth for everyone.

Jim and family Ann fought a very difficult battle for a long time as you all did. It is a terrible disease that robs us of so many great people like Ann at such a young age. My sympathies to all of you. Please tell Alberta that my mom, Marge Henderson sends kind thoughts. We have prayed for Ann in church several times. I have fond and fun memories of Ann Especially that twittering giggle. May your belief in a greatera life everlasting carry you through this diffucult time. God bless. Keep in touch Jim.

Dearest Jim and Amy,

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother and Wife. I truely hope she is in a better place now even though you wanted her here with you, whole and happy. I know she would have wanted that also. I was so pleased to see her a few short years ago and had the chance to speak with her briefly. She was a beautiful woman and person and I know you will miss her greatly. My sincerest sympathies to your family.

Judy Atkins

My sympathy to Ann's family. I was her high school counselor and I still remember her smile and friendly personality.

Jim, family and friends:

Ann was such a special person with an infectious smile and gentle spirit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy Holderness ICH RN

I have never forgotten the Hall family. Each member was so kind! Anne was the nicest, most genuine girl I knew when I was young and living in Independence. In reading her obituary, it does not surprise me to learn that she remained that way all through her life. I'm sure she was a wonderful mother and marvelous grandmother, and I wish I had been able to stay in touch with her. I also remember her as a gorgeous girl! Her brother Dave was friends with my brother Ron, and her brother Jim and I were in the same class all through school. I believe her mother Alberta and my mother Marie Ferris may have worked together on volunteer projects, perhaps in Cub and Boy Scouts. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. So sorry to hear of the tremendous loss of Anne, and at such a young age.

We will always remember Anne as a wonderful and welcoming neighbor, full of fun and kindness. Her wonderful sense of humor, her willingness to do whatever needed to be done and the love she had for life and her family were such a joy. Her laughter was so amazing. You couldn't stop yourself from joining in and feeling better just hearing it. She was such a warm and lovely individual. Her loss will be felt for a very long time. She made our lives so much richer just by living next door. How lucky we all are for having known her.

To the Hall family.

I am so sorry to hear of Anns death. She was a good friend to my sister Amie and someone I thought highly of.

I know your grief is all consuming right now. I hope time will heal you and you will begin to think only of all the good times and happy memories.

My very best to each of you,

Lynne Miller Colebaugh

Dr. Murray and family - we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Ann was always so kind and gracious when she came into the office and at our annual Christmas parties. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bob and Dee Greenwald

Alberta,Dave, Jim and family,