Annalee Diane Bernard's Obituary
Annalee Diane Bernard, 62, passed away on October 7, 2018, in Plano, Texas. She was born March 10, 1956, to Richard Frank and Kathleen Louise Koesters of Highland Park, Michigan.Annalee graduated from Highland Park High School in 1975 before moving to Texas in the early 80’s. She married Gregory Bernard on May 23, 1987, in Dallas, Texas and worked in the mortgage industry for many years before giving birth to two beautiful daughters and devoting her life to motherhood. She avidly supported her daughter’s school functions, music recitals, sporting events, and especially her daughter Kelsey’s dance studio, where she spent much of her time. She was a passionate hockey fan, supporting her teams, the Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings, and had a love for music that she shared with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and her selfless free spirit will continue to live in us as a reminder to love unconditionally.She is survived by her loving daughter, Erin Torres, and husband Christopher of Richardson, Texas; brothers, Gary Koesters and wife Bev of Berkley, MI; Robert Koesters of Michigan; Charles Koesters and wife Johanne of Quebec; Mike Koesters of North Carolina; and sister Cindy Kurtz of Illinois.She is preceded in death by her daughter, Kelsey Morgan Bernard.Memorial services for Annalee will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Restland Funeral Home located at 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75243.
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