Anita Ann York
May 6, 1958 - October 18, 2024
Anita Ann York, age 66, of New Prague, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 6, 1958, to parents, Eugene and Gena York. She graduated from Forest Lake High School as Valedictorian in 1976 and attended Lakewood Community College, earning an Associate Degree. She later earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2003. She spent most of her career working at the Controller level, managing teams of accounting staff in the property management industry, retiring in 2017.
Anita met the love of her life, Warren Wilson, on a blind date in 1994. They were married on the island of Maui, Hawaii, on June 29, 1998, and moved to New Prague, Minnesota. Anita loved music and played the flute and piccolo for several years with the Masquers Theatre Company in Forest Lake, Minnesota. But Anita’s passion in life was animals, especially horses. She started competing in 1970 and accumulated numerous awards over the years. Being able to compete and place in the Top Ten at AQHA Select World Championship show was one of her proudest moments. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Anita was so grateful to her friends and family who provided help, support, and encouragement while she fought the battle.
Anita is survived by her mother, Gena York; brother, Kenneth York, sister-in-law, Heidi Josephson; niece, Josée York. She is preceded in death by her husband in 2012; her father in 2003.
Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Hosanna Church (9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044) with Pastor Mike Swecker officiating. Please enter through Door 5. The service can be live-streamed by visiting: https://youtube.com/live/S36okU5IfCo?feature=share
There will be a visitation for 1 hour prior to service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Lunch will follow the service.
Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society (www.animalhumanesociety.org) or American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
Our condolences to family and friends, we’re thankful that Anita believed in our Savior Jesus Christ, so this is not a “goodbye’ but a “see you later”. You fought a good fight, we will miss you.
Denny and Jane Rocheleau
Rest easy Anita after 9 courageous years battling cancer. We feel lucky to have so many good memories with you and Warren.❤️
My thoughts are not only the wonderful times showing horses together, but the laughs too. You and Warren were a great pair, now reunited. My thoughts also go to, Gena, a beautiful, supportive mom. I enjoyed you as well. Both you and Anita were so kind to me. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you at this time and strengthen you in the days ahead. He will lift you up in your time of sorrow. May He bless the memory of Anita for her family and friends. In Jesus precious name, I pray. Amen.
Anita was the BEST! I was blessed with 30 plus years of friendship with Anita. She introduced me to showing horses and all these years later I still enjoy it! I miss her so much already!
I am so sorry to learn of Anita’s passing. So proud to spend time with her in Guthery, Okla just a few weeks ago! My memories will be of her smiling talking and watching horses! People are blessed to have horses in their lives. Ride Anita Ride!
So sorry to hear of Anita’s passing. I remember showing horses with her growing up. Sending Thoughts & prayers.
Rest at last. Your kind heart and strength is an inspiration to many-I count myself as one. Peace.
You were a true warrior thru this whole process. Many wonderful memories we have made together.
Thanks for being a wonderful friend.
You will truly be missed. ❤️
My beloved friend who fought so valiantly and so bravely against cancer. I will miss your laugh. I will miss seeing you in yoga class. I will miss your calm in the face of adversity. I will miss you so very much. Until we meet again my sweet friend. ♥️