Anna Elizabeth Angell died Feb. 15, 2012, at her home in Oak Harbor at the age of 87. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Steve and Louise (Bakos) Veg, Hungarian immigrants. Her parents had come across the U.S. by covered wagon, settling in a Hungarian community in Dayton. Her family was very poor and she was raised with old world values.

Anna was married to Steve Galovics in 1945 and they remained in Dayton. From this marriage, two children were born. At 45 years of age, Steve died from a heart attack. Anna met Lewis Angell and in 1958, they were married. Lewis had been in the Navy and left and soon discovered that the military offered the best financial opportunities for him, so he re-enlisted. From this second marriage, two additional sons were born.

The Navy sent the Angells to Rhode Island and then on to Norfolk and finally to Cuba and Guantanamo Bay, where they spent two years. This was during the cold war and the Cuban missile crisis. They moved on to El Cajon, Calif., and in 1971, made their way to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and retirement.

Anna found work as a housekeeper at Whidbey Island Manor, a position she held for more than 12 years. Following the death of her husband, Anna remained in Oak Harbor.

Son Mark Angell and wife Peggy began building a new home on the family property and moved Mom in with them. Anna remained with them until her death.

Anna enjoyed volunteering at Whidbey Island Manor, working with resident activities. She also volunteered with Island Thrift for many years. She always enjoyed cooking and serving others. She always put others before herself.

Anna is survived by four children and their spouses, Steve Galovics and wife Barbara of Chesapeake, Va., Angela Braidic of Oak Harbor, Lewis Angell and wife Lynn of Fort Riley, Kan., and Mark Angell and wife Peggy of Oak Harbor; and by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 1, at 4 p.m. at Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, Oak Harbor, with Gary Wallin as life celebrant. A reception will follow for family and friends. Cremation was held.

Family and friends are encouraged to share thoughts and memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, Oak Harbor.