Anita Ann York, age 66, of New Prague, died Friday, October 18, 2024. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on May 6, 1958, to parents, Eugene and Gena York. She graduated from Forest Lake High School as Valedictorian in 1976 and attended Lakewood Community College, earning an Associate Degree. She later earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2003. She spent most of her career working at the Controller level, managing teams of accounting staff in the property management industry, retiring in 2017.

Anita met the love of her life, Warren Wilson, on a blind date in 1994. They were married on the island of Maui, Hawaii, on June 29, 1998, and moved to New Prague, Minnesota. Anita loved music and played the flute and piccolo for several years with the Masquers Theatre Company in Forest Lake, Minnesota. But Anita's passion in life was animals, especially horses. She started competing in 1970 and accumulated numerous awards over the years. Being able to compete and place in the Top Ten at AQHA Select World Championship show was one of her proudest moments. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, Anita was so grateful to her friends and family who provided help, support, and encouragement while she fought the battle.

Anita is survived by her mother, Gena York; brother, Kenneth York, sister-in-law, Heidi Josephson; niece, Josée York. She is preceded in death by her husband in 2012; her father in 2003.

Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Hosanna Church (9600 163rd St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044) with Pastor Mike Swecker officiating. Please enter through Door 5. The service can be live-streamed by visiting: https://youtube.com/live/S36okU5IfCo?feature=share There will be a visitation for 1 hour prior to service, beginning at 10:00 AM. Lunch will follow the service.

Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society (www.animalhumanesociety.org) or American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).