Annette L. Veenstra Moore, age 59 of rural Waynetown, passed away unexpectedly in her home Friday afternoon August 5, 2022, following a period of poor health. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario October 17, 1962, daughter of the late Richard and Alice DeGroot Veenstra .  She married Vernon Moore on Valentine's Day and he survives.

Annette attended high school in Hamilton and proudly received her GED from Ivy Tech State College.  She and her family moved to the Waynetown community 15 years ago from West Lafayette.  Her bubbly personality and kindness made her a natural as a waitress at The Spartan Inn in Wingate, Steak 'n Shake and Cracker Barrel in Crawfordsville.  She also had been employed by Penquin/Random House.

Annette enjoyed taking her family to the New Hope Chapel in Wingate for holiday services. She enjoyed her friends, unselfishly being there for people and her sons.

Surviving are two sons: Brandon Moore and Shawn (fiancé Emily) Moore, both of Crawfordsville.  A brother; Sidney (Brenda) Veenstra, daughter Amanda and sons John and Thomas also survive.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Peter.

A gathering of family and friends will be held, 6:00-7:00  PM Monday, August 15, 2022 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  A memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM with Pastor Duane Mycroft officiating.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.