Mrs Violet Anglin

Dedicated Wife, Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Violet C Anglin, 88 years old, of Zent, Costa Rica, passed away peacefully into God’s hands on Monday, December 30, 2013. She was a dedicated wife, involved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. “I love all of my children”, was something she always said with true conviction. Her faith and family were her two most prized possessions. Violet dedicated her life to her family, and through her tireless faith and conviction, as well as resourceful nature, she ensured that they were always taken care of. She never lost hope, even in the most dismal circumstances, and her mantra of ‘never giving up’ has become both a legacy and generational gift to all of us. Violet Anglin was born on September 6,1925, in Zent, Costa Rica to Isaac Colville and Ann Kennedy. She had 4 brothers and 1 sister. Violet soon fell in love, and married Hansurd Anglin in 1947. They made their home and had 9 children, (6 girls and 3 boys) and assumed care of her beloved niece, Evadly, at a very young age. She was a woman of God and was dutifully involved in the United Methodist Church in Costa Rica. Her love of music naturally lead her to sing in the church choir. She raised her children as believers in Christ. Violet had a kind heart, and was always willing to help anyone in need, whether it be a shoulder to cry on when you were down, a pot of soup when you were sick, or one her famous home remedies when you needed healing. She was a woman who exemplified beauty, class and grace. She was great at working with her hands, respected and loved nature, put her heart and soul into every meal she cooked, and had a green thumb like no other. Fortunately, she passed down the “green thumb” attribute to a few of her children and one granddaughter. She just loved her family. Seeing them all gathered together was her greatest fulfillment. Knowing that her family and loved ones lived harmoniously and loved one another became her greatest joy. She migrated to the United States in 1973 after becoming a widow at the age of 49, and worked as a home health aide with Affiliated Home Care Agency. Violet was assigned to work with a family that included a blind woman with two children. Fortunately for both Violet and the family, she worked exclusively with them for over twenty years. Violet referred to them affectionately as “family” and when she could, included them in our family gatherings. She is survived by her children Eubert, Edith, Clifford, Amalia, Regina, Clarita, and Dorla. She has 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Hansurd, brothers John and Nehemiah, daughter Norma, sister Euphema, and son, Rupert.