Anne Marie Vance
October 17, 1939 – April 17, 2026
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Anne Marie Vance, born near Bergen, Norway, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was the eldest daughter of the late Ragna F. (Isaksen) and Magnus Rottingen.
As a young adult, Anne Marie moved to France, where she worked as an au pair, embracing new experiences and cultures. She later relocated to California, where she met her husband, the late Ellis Sterling Vance. In 1963, Anne Marie and Ellis moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, where she made her home for more than 60 years before relocating to Arizona to be closer to her family.
Anne Marie is survived by her son, Raymond Elige Vance (Lisa); her grandchildren, Nick Vance (Lara), Krista Drain (Pat), Jaron Vance, and Jordan Vance; her great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Kaylee, and Jett; and her siblings, Ragnhild, Knut, Malfrid, and Aud Kristin. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, Ellis Elige Vance.
Anne Marie will be remembered for her warmth and the kindness she extended to all who knew her. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed.
A private family service will be held to celebrate her life.
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Ray Vance says: Mom – I was glad you had the opportunity to spend Easter with us but you are now at peace. We love you Mom and will miss you so much.
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Beth Crockett says:
Anne was a wonderful person and a good friend that I had known for almost 50 years. She was one of most hard working and devoted people I have ever known. I was very saddened to hear about her passing.
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Bruce Starnes says:
Aunt Annie,
Thank you for being in our lives you always will be. You are a wonderful person and will be missed, we love you.
The Starnes Family -
Anne-Berit Glømmen Røttingen says:
Dear sister and sister in law❤️
We met three times after you left for California. First time was in 1981 when you came to Norway to attend a family reunion at Solstrand hotel.
Second time was in October 1996 when Knut and I where touring in the States together with another couple. This tour was to cellebrate our silver wedding. We visited you in your home in Porthsmouth , and we. also met Ellis there. We took you to dinner to cellebrate your birthday which was the next day, October 17th.
The last time we met was in 2000. You came home to Norway to visit your elderly parents. Your father was now in a nursing home. Your mother died in 2001, not long after your visit.
We have so many good memories from these meetings.
Rest in peace Anne Marie❤️
Knut your brother
Anne-Berit your sister in law -
Shirlene Vance & Cynthia and family says:
Annie, you were so beautiful, thoughtful, and kind. We will miss you. Condolences to all the Vance family, Starnes family, and all friends who knew and loved her.
Ray Vance 
Beth Crockett 
Bruce Starnes 
Anne-Berit Glømmen Røttingen 
Shirlene Vance & Cynthia and family
Mom – I was glad you had the opportunity to spend Easter with us but you are now at peace. We love you Mom and will miss you so much.
Anne was a wonderful person and a good friend that I had known for almost 50 years. She was one of most hard working and devoted people I have ever known. I was very saddened to hear about her passing.
Aunt Annie,
Thank you for being in our lives you always will be. You are a wonderful person and will be missed, we love you.
The Starnes Family
Dear sister and sister in law❤️
We met three times after you left for California. First time was in 1981 when you came to Norway to attend a family reunion at Solstrand hotel.
Second time was in October 1996 when Knut and I where touring in the States together with another couple. This tour was to cellebrate our silver wedding. We visited you in your home in Porthsmouth , and we. also met Ellis there. We took you to dinner to cellebrate your birthday which was the next day, October 17th.
The last time we met was in 2000. You came home to Norway to visit your elderly parents. Your father was now in a nursing home. Your mother died in 2001, not long after your visit.
We have so many good memories from these meetings.
Rest in peace Anne Marie❤️
Knut your brother
Anne-Berit your sister in law
Annie, you were so beautiful, thoughtful, and kind. We will miss you. Condolences to all the Vance family, Starnes family, and all friends who knew and loved her.