MARY FRANCIS STEVKO-KEYS

Stevko-Keys, Mary Francis (Pickens), 81 years of age, 2/20/1929 - 12/27/2010. Mary was born in Fullerton, CA and grew up in southern California where she became an accomplished ice skater and later a majorette at Fullerton High School and Community College. She then moved to northern California where she attended UC Berkley and earned her teaching credential through San Jose State University. After graduation, Mary taught Special Education and Kindergarten. Mary enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and had a keen eye for bargains and finding treasures at garage sales. Her kindness and spark for life will be missed by all who knew her. Mary is survived by her husband, Bill Keys; her three children, John, Susan and Annette; and her grandchildren, T. J. Kayla, Alex and Nate. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Stevko. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, December 31, 2010 in Portland, Oregon at the Russellville Park campus. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Celebrate Hope, one of Mary's favorite charities that conducts Christian mission work in Uganda. Tax deductible donations for Celebrate Hope can be made out to the US-based non-profit: Servants, Inc. at 12921 Falcon Rise Road, Tigard, OR 97223.