Gertrude “Anna” Aplas, 85, of Butte, Montana passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Springs of Butte.
Anna was born in 1937 in Austria and immigrated to the United States in her 20s and made a new home in Southern California. There she met her husband of nineteen years, Adolf Aplas. Adolf’s profession moved him and the family from Southern California to Butte in the 1980s. She fell in love with Montana and never wanted to live anywhere else.
She studied cosmetology early in life and worked in salons in Vienna, Austria, Southern California, and Butte. She was so proud to open “Anna’s House of Hair” inside her home where she enjoyed servicing her “ladies” each and every week.
Anna was passionate about health and fitness. She was an avid runner and skier with many ribbons and metals to show her achievements. She loved working out at the Courtrooms and the YMCA and her absolute favorite was skiing the double black diamond runs on the backside of Discovery Basin.
She is survived by her daughter, Martina (Corey) Bowman of Bloomington, Minnesota
and two grandchildren, Mallory and Abby. She is an inspiration to us all and will be greatly missed.
Special thanks to all the past and present caregivers from the Springs, Compassionate Heart Home Services, and Senior Solutions Hospice who all used their amazing gifts to comfort and care for her.
Private family services will be held at later date.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Anna. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Anna and her family.
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Julie Tresidder says
Rest in peace Anna. You will be missed by all. It was an honor to be a part of your care. I will miss our visits, talks, and many walks.
Julie Tresidder
Connie Taverna says
I knew Anna for many years at the Y. She was so nice, classy, and had amazing strength! Later she was my hair stylist. My condolences to her family who she shared telling me about especially her grand children. Rest in peace Anna!
Sherrie Chelini says
Martina, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. My Mom (Dannette Chelini) and your Mom were good friends at one point and I will always remember how active and beautiful your Mom was. She was very proud of you and I am sure she adored her grandchildren. Hopefully she is now skiing up in heaven. RIP!
Ashleigh preston says
My thoughts and prayers to Martina & family. Anna, you will be greatly missed but glad you are finally free. Rest easy ❤️❤️ It was an honor to care for you all these years.