I've been thinking of Mary today on her earthly birthday. 

A memory I have of Mary was at my house, Comfort Cabin, during a creative class.  She loved to create!!

I miss her, her creativity and her sweet smile!

I met Mary when my Son went to Tiny Tots with Katie at Northglenn Recreation Center. My daughter was only 10 weeks old and I felt I knew Mary already. We became forever friends and spent a lot of time together! She has been a part of my life thru good times and bad times. I will miss her so very much! The laughter and the tears will always be part of me. 

I love you Mary and I will keep all those memories close to my heart! You will always be my forever friend!

Kathy Burke

I’m one of Mary’s cousins on her mom’s side.  Our mom’s were sisters.  I regret not getting to know Mary as so many others have in her lifetime.  I do remember her infectious smile and laugh that so many have mentioned.  It makes me smile just thinking about her.  I send truly heartfelt condolences to her loving family and friends.

Extending my deepest sympathy to Karl and Mary’s children and grandchildren. I have known Mary for 31 years and will miss her smile and beautiful loving soul when I am walking my grandchildren in the park. She welcomed me to a party in her home the first year we lived here! My heart breaks for her family. 

Love and Peace,

Lynn & Paul

12943 Columbine Circle

Mary was such a great friend with a smile and cheerful hello for everyone. We met while working at Tri-State, and quickly became close friends. We had wonderful conversations, and she was so understanding and empathetic to any troubling or joyful moment you wanted to share with her.

She raised children that everyone longed to have - beautiful, kind, respectful, well-behaved. I remember what a great impression they left when they came to my sister's house to swim in her pool in Brighton.

What a joy that she married my dear friend Karl; they brought so much happiness to each other. I remember when they came to visit me in Arizona soon after I moved there. We went to Saguaro National Park where Karl playfully tested the sharpness of a cactus needle; Mary assured him that it was plenty sharp and it was not necessary to test if other cacti had the same sharpness. She and I had the best time riding around on a golf cart while watching Karl expertly hitting balls at the Tournament Players Club in Scottsdale.

I have loved receiving their Christmas letters and have appreciated hearing about their close-knit family, and how much they all love spending time together. I know the entire family will continue to let Mary's love and spirit shine through them to others. 

I'll miss you, Mary, but you'll always be close in my heart!