Frauline Meta (Medy) Klara Becker Zannis, born in Frankfurt, Germany on September 22nd, 1928 ended her journey January 31, 2012. This beautiful WWII War bride married her husband John M. Zannis (deceased) just after the war and arrived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1947. Medy was a wonderful Mother and is survived by her 4 children, Michael, Joanne (David Kengott), Victor (Doreen) and Mark (Susan). She is also survived by her sole-mate Rupert Loza Sr. She was a loving Grandmother “Oma” to 6 + 6 Brian, April, Cindy (Tyreece Strawder), Andre’, Lianna, Camryn, Jason, Andy, Emalee, Tylar, Trey, Kayla and a Great-Grandmother to Cassidy, all who loved her very much. Medy’s German heritage ran strong and deep and she loved her friends and good times at The German Corner. Playing tennis until she was 72, her tennis buddies were her passion. Oma, thanks for all your love!!! We will miss you forever! Visitation will be from 1-1:30pm, Saturday, February 4th, 2012 with a Celebration at 1:30pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
Private Interment to follow.
Marty Rozelle
I have so enjoyed knowing your mother. In fact, she called me about two weeks ago – right before Micahel left for his recent Germany trip. She and my mother met and shared a meal several times. Medy was very patient as my Mom practiced her German.
She was a great lady, loved by many, and she will be missed.
L'Nyssa Sabella
Medy was an amazing woman and I will have memories of her in my heart forever. I never play a game of upwords, eat liver worst, or think the words shatzi and shlafhanus without hearing her voice. My deepest condolences to everyone, may you all find some comfort in passing time and in your memories of this special, tough, but very loving woman.
Michele Thomas
Deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Medy, the war bride numbers may dwindle, but the love lives on.
From your sisters and war babies at the War World 2 War Brides Association.
Michele, Editor of the WWII War Brides Association &
Host of the American War Bride Experience at
http://uswarbrides.com/
(Belgian War Baby – USS Brazil)
tyreece strawde
Hi oma I miss you and I will never forget your smiling face
I will keep the watches you gave me forever
Ellen Neely Smith
Medy, you were like a 2nd mother to me. I’m sorry l just found out you passed away 3 years ago. I am mourning for you now even though you have been gone so long. You were my mothers best friend for 50 years. We all had fun at the German Corner. I’ll always remember your voice and laugh. God bless you and your family, Ellen