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Mary Ohst Obituary
Born April 20, 1952 to David & Bette Coppes (Yeater) in Elkhart, Indiana. Mary passed away peacefully into the arms of her waiting Savior on March 6, 2011 at the age of 58. A resident of Arizona since 1969, Mary was very involved with her congregational faith community and was a certified performance coach. Service to her family & community was very important to Mary and she gladly invested her time in helping people develop life skills to realize personal goals. Mary's parents & sister Cathleen preceded her in death. Survivors include her brothers David & Charles Coppes, sister Valerie, her husband Phillip Ohst & in-laws Gerald & Charlotte Ohst. She will be remembered by their children Melissa, Clay, Jonathan, Audrey & Christian. She will also be missed by her beloved grandchildren Jasmine & Kayleen Rudd, Lea, Caleb & Riley Ohst. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am on March 11th at Living Streams Church, 7000 N. Central Avenue. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley at 1-602-530-6992.
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for Mary Ohst
March 13, 2011
Dear Phil and family,
We just want to let you know how sad we are about your loss. We send our love and prayers to your entire family.
Sil and Linda Herrera
Richard Elie
March 11, 2011
My wife Wanda and I want to express our deepest sympathies in your loss of your beautiful wife, Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grieving.
Greg Williams
March 11, 2011
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Mary personally but know her husband Phil and it was evident by his words that she was a very special lady. Mary will be obviously greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with her extended family.
pollyanna webb
March 11, 2011
The void Mary has left in our congregation has been deeply felt. We will continue to lift up the Ohst family in prayer as they mourn the lost of a dear loved one.
Mike Samorano
March 10, 2011
Mary was like a mom to me I will miss you very much
Debra Rackley
March 9, 2011
Mary and I just became friends about a year and some months ago. I will miss her very much.
She is a fine daughter of The King of Kings. Mary I will see you when MY chores are done. I love you.
Reba Sechrist
March 9, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Mary and I were friends in high school. The last time I saw her was at an ASU vs. U of A football game. She will be greatly missed.
CONNIE IRWIN(MEISTER)
March 9, 2011
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...MARY AND I GREW UP TOGETHER AND WERE CLOSE FRIENDS..I KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY!
CONNIE(IRWIN)MEISTER
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