Ann A. Spiegelman
March 13, 1938 ~ November 13, 2025
Ann A. Spiegelman, 87, of Folsom, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Ann was born on March 13, 1938, in Boise, Idaho, to Jess and Edna Eckroat. Ann attended Boise High School. Ann is survived by sister Judy Laduke. Brother Alan Eckroat is deceased.
After high school, Ann married Tony Bell, and together they had three children: Heidi, Robert, and Bruce. After her divorce from Tony, Ann met the love of her life, Jack A. Spiegelman, a long-time Furniture Store owner in Santa Rosa, California. Ann and Jack married in 1969 and shared many wonderful years together, until Jacks passing in 2002. Ann is also survived by Jacks’ 5 children, Steve, Tracy, Jack, Scott, and Nancy along with their spouses, children, and grandchildren.
While in Santa Rosa, Ann was active in the community, participating in the Santa Rosa Players, Job’s Daughters, the Santa Rosa Symphony, and other local organizations.
In 1980, Ann and Jack moved full-time to McCall, Idaho, where she enjoyed life on Payette Lake. Ann would look and see mountains and her beloved boat, the Lady Ann. Ann often referred to herself fondly as one of the “ladies of the lake.” In McCall, Ann also established a Job’s Daughters chapter and served as a mentor to many young women. One of her favorite pastimes was hand feeding Canadian Honkers on their beach.
In 2013, Ann relocated to Folsom to be closer to her children and her granddaughter, Tasia. Ann continued to enjoy her love of music, painting, and ceramics in Folsom. Ann loved animals and cherished the companionship of her dogs, Minnie and Honey.
In Ann’s final days, she could he heard singing show tunes playing in her room.
Ann will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Jack A. Spiegelman, in Santa Rosa, California.
A 12:30 p.m. graveside ceremony will be held Thursday November 20, 2025, at 1900 Franklin Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95404, Santa Rosa Memorial Park. There will be a 2 p.m. celebration of life at Eggen and Lance Chapel, 1540 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, 95401. Ann will be remembered for her creativity, kindness, and the joy she brought to all who knew her.
