Ann Ada Rex

July 17, 1945 - June 19, 2021

Ann Ada Rex, 75, of Bay City, our caring, giving, loving, and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Ann was born in Bay City on July 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Henry and Ada (Mulders) VanTol. Ann graduated from St. John High School and went on to obtain her Nursing Degree. She worked at Bay Medical Care Facility, retiring in 2003. Ann was a parishioner at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church). She enjoyed trips to the casino, bingo, crocheting, cooking, and was always known for her amazing Christmas gathering with Santa for all the children at her home. You could always find Ann with a Coke slurpee; they were her favorite. Above all, Ann loved being with her family. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be missed so very dearly. Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Edward Rex, David Rex, Tina Valliere (Joel Ramon), and Ronald (Allison) Rex; grandchildren, Alan Rex, Andrew Rex, Anthony Rex, Matthew Rex, Jonah Rex, Shane Valliere, Trevor (Meghan) Matthew, Sarah (Austin) Nieves, Baylee Ramon, Harrison Rex, and Savannah Rex; great-grandchildren, Isabella Trudell, Mia Matthew, and one due to arrive in January 2022; along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Ann was welcomed home to heaven by her son, Bruce Rex, Jr., and her siblings, Henry VanTol, Jr., Jane (Howard) Cook, Earl (Pat) VanTol, Vern (Joanie) VanTol, Sue Frank, Roy (Shirley) VanTol, Betty (Abe) Dalzell, Faye (Ray) Lukowski, and Sally Prahl. Ann’s family will be present to receive visitors on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM until her 11:00 AM Memorial Mass at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St., Essexville. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate with the Rite of Committal to be held in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.