Anne Marie Hochhalter was born on December 19, 1981 and entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2025. As a Columbine High School survivor and graduate, she touched thousands of lives by demonstrating courage, resilience, and hope in the face of tragedy. She was passionate about music, advocacy, dogs, and her community.
Because of the far-reaching impact Anne Marie’s life had on others, her friends and family wanted to provide an opportunity for those to share their favorite memories of Anne Marie, and to provide a place for donations in honor of her, in lieu of flowers or gifts.
favorite memories
Please share your favorite memories of Anne Marie below. They will be anonymously published on this site following submission.
make a donation in memory of Anne Marie
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Also known as “GRRR,” this rescue is dedicated to the rescue and placement of Golden Retrievers. Anne Marie loved her goldens, Molly and Sadie.
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Founded and operated by Columbine survivors and alumni, this non-profit provides support for survivors of mass violence nationwide.
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Another cause Anne Marie was passionate about was suicide prevention. Project Semicolon is a nonprofit that supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
“Anne Marie and I were in band together in high school. She was such a sweet hearted person and I will always remember her on the clarinet”
“Playing clarinet with Anne Marie in middle school band. I immediately felt kinship because we were both quiet and shy and had similar interests. In those awkward teenage years her warmth and kindness really stood out to me. She always smiled and said hi, and was super pleasant to chat with. She was so musically talented and I always enjoyed being in her lovely, calming presence. I will miss her immensely; she is the strongest woman I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.”