Annie V. "Ann" Bond

Annie V. “Ann” Bond, 68, of La Junta, Colorado passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Mary Corwin Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado following a long battle with cancer.

Born December 2, 1940 in Yuba City, California to Arthur Gilbert and Elizabeth (Sanderson) La Montagne, Ann grew up in Sutter, California.

Ann met Orville Lester "Larry" Bond of Crowley, Colorado while he was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base near Sacramento, California. The two were united in marriage September 30, 1960 in Reno, Nevada.

The family lived a short time in Illinois and Rocky Ford, Colorado before settling in Ordway, Colorado in 1964.
Ann was a bookkeeper for Stark’s Furniture in La Junta, Colorado and Ordway Chrysler-Plymouth in Ordway, Colorado, among others. The family moved to La Junta, Colorado for a short time in the early 1980s where she was employed by the City of La Junta. The family returned to Ordway in 1984 where Ann worked as the office manager for Crowley County Nursing Center until her retirement in 2007.

Following the death of her husband in 2007, Ann was diagnosed with cancer. Not letting that slow her down, she continued to work part-time as the office manager at Country Manor in Ordway.

In 2008, Ann moved to La Junta.

Ann enjoyed traveling, playing games and spending time with her family and friends. She was active in the La Junta Senior Citizens Center.

Ann will always be remembered as a strong, courageous, loving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family.

Ann is survived by daughter Kim (Steve) Krause of Downey, California; son Jay (De) Bond of La Junta, Colorado; grandson James Bond of Pueblo, Colorado; brother Ben (Carole) La Montagne of Red Bluff, California; brother Clarence (Linda) La Montagne of Clovis, California and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, her parents and a brother, Dean La Montagne.

At Ann's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Peacock Memorial Chapel, 401 Raton Ave, La Junta, Colorado. Private family graveside service will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Ordway, Colorado.

Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.