Visitation: Visitation will be Friday from 2-7 p.m., family present 5-7 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, (28529 SD Highway 11, Canton, South Dakota 57013).
Rev. Ann Elizabeth Steensland Webb, age 67, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Canton Good Samaritan Society surrounded by her family. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church (28529 SD Highway 11, Canton, South Dakota 57013). Visitation will be Friday from 2-7 p.m., family present from 5-7 p.m., at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Canton Ministerial Association or Lutheran Outdoors South Dakota.
Ann was born on May 29, 1951 in Sioux Falls, SD to Boyd and Lorraine (Johnson) Steensland. She graduated from Augustana Academy in 1969 and SDSU with a Bachelor of Journalism in 1973. She married Charles Fred Webb on September 17, 1977 in Canton, SD.
In 1982, she graduated from Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA with a Master of Divinity. She was ordained in August 28, 1982 into the Lutheran ministry. Her first call was at Christ Lutheran in Alvord, IA, followed by Strand Lutheran in Dunbar and St. John’s Lutheran in Tama, IA; Good Shepherd Lutheran in Adair, IA; Bethany Lutheran and Belleview Lutheran in Howard, SD; and Trinity Lutheran in Estelline, SD. She retired in 2013, moving back to Canton with her husband and attending Grand Valley Lutheran.
Grateful for sharing her life is her husband, Fred, SD; children, Misty Webb, OR, Krista Webb (Dan Ambrose), MN; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; father, Boyd “Bud” Steensland, SD; brothers, Craig Steensland, MO, David (DeAnn) Steensland, MN; three sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and numerous extended relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Steensland; grandparents; sister-in-law, Mary Steensland; mother and father-in-law; and several brothers-in-law.
Fred, so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. I have many good memories of her at Christ Lutheran church. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred, Misty, Krista and other family,
Ann was a great friend at Augustan Academy. I was new to Canton and she, with her mom, dad and brothers, included me in things. Ann and I got to know each other well when we sang in the Academy choir and roomed together on choir tour. I remember her big smile!! Much later we connected again at SD synod assemblies. I value the encouragement she gave me in my faith journey.
She had a great faith in Jesus and now she is with him, singing in heaven!
May God’s love surround you at this time and give you all peace.
Mary Holm Repp
Dear Fred
I truly enjoyed Ann. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Harvey Donley
Sending prayers to the Webb family! Krista a special hug being sent to.
God’s blessings to you in this time of sorrow. I wish that I could be there for her service. Anne was a special relative and Academy classmate.
God’s blessings to you in this time of sorrow. I wish I could be there for Anne’s service. She was a special relative and Academy classmate.
To the family and friends of Ann:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and into the future. Rev. Webb had a heart of gold and a spirit to match. She was a blessing to the congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church while she was in Estelline. She will be missed.
Dan DeWitt and Maureen Linn
Estelline, SD
To the family and friends of Ann:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Rev. Webb had a heart of gold.
She is truly missed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline, SD.
May she rest in peace.
Dan and Maureen
Sorry to hear of Ann’s passing. I considered her a good friend and great colleague in ministry. She will be missed. Pastor Hans Sacrison
Our sympathies to you and your family Fred, from Natanael and I in Texas. Know that we are thinking of all of you in this sacred and challenging time. May God’s promises continue to comfort, enfold and empower you for these days ahead. Know that you are not alone. God’s Peace to you.
Awwww…Zookeeper Fred. So sorry to hear. Hugs to you and your family!
Dear Fred and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you as you suffer the loss of Ann. She was a very special person and we enjoyed her special gifts as a pastor. She was so attentive to our elderly at Belleview Lutheran and we appreciated her so much. Pastor Ann will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann’s family. I met Ann at Good Sam where I volunteer on Wednesdays. What a sweet lady who always had a smile! We are so sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry for ur loss she was a great lady she baptized my oldest kids . She was a great lady
Dear Family of Ann,
We will always remember Ann bright eyes and smile
that let God’s light and love shine through to all. Ann
was our sister Carol’s friend starting when they were
both attending SDSU in Brookings, SD. We look
forward to being with her again when it is our turn
to die/rise.
Love & prayer,
Sisters Mary Lou and Ruth Geraets
Dear Fred and Krista,
I am with you in tears and prayers!
Sending love from Colorado,
Carol Aslor ( college roommate and life-long friend)
Dear Family of Ann:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you upon hearing the news of her transition today. Knowing Ann from the Augustana Academy days reverberates pleasant memories and smiles. Her work in ministry was her destiny, as she was a rich believer in Christ and loved to do His Work.
May God continue to give you His strength! We love you to life!