Mary Martha Hoot McLin

1945 - 2016

Mary Martha Hoot McLin obituary, 1945-2016, San Antonio, TX

BORN

1945

DIED

2016

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Porter Loring Mortuary North

2102 N. Loop 1604 E.

San Antonio, Texas

Mary McLin Obituary

December 24, 1945 - July 15, 2016
Mary Martha Hoot McLin, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of July 15, 2016. Mary was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 24, 1945. She attended elementary school at Oakdale Elementary in Toledo, Ohio and Waterville Elementary in Waterville, Ohio. She was a 1963 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School in Waterville, Ohio and a 1966 graduate of St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Toledo, Ohio. In 1966 she married Keeling McLin, Jr. in Waterville, Ohio. They were going to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2016. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Harold Hoot. She is survived by her husband, Keeling McLin, Jr.; sons, Ian McLin, Keeling McLin III, and Matthew McLin of San Antonio; mother, Mrs. Anna Hoot; sisters, Judi "Mazel" Jones, Barbara Rees; brothers, Harold "Bus" Hoot and Gary Hoot of Waterville, Ohio; grandchildren, Thomas McLin, Catherine McLin, and Elizabeth McLin of San Antonio, Texas. A private family service followed by a family "Celebration of Her Life" on August 20, 2016, which is her 50th wedding anniversary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas.
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Rusty, I am so sorry to learn of your and your family's loss. You're in my thoughts.

Sarah Szuminski

Friend

August 20, 2016

Dear Brother,
It was likely said at your wedding, "and the two shall become one" You and Mary were one and she will be missed by us all. The true meaning of that statement goes beyond our understanding and I know that you feel that. James McLin (brother).

Jim McLin

Brother

August 6, 2016

Sis thank you for all our "girls weeks" together over the years, your thoughtfulness and kindness to everyone only begin to tell what a wonderful person you were. I know you are with the Lord now and we know that because of the rainbow you sent to us. I'll continue our talks on Monday night like we always did but I will miss hearing you reply. Love you now and always your sister Bea

Bea Rees

Sister

July 22, 2016

Sorry to hear of yours' and your family's loss
God Bless
Clare

clare eaton

Coworker

July 22, 2016

Dearest Buster, Ian, Rusty and Matthew:

I am so saddened to hear of Mary's sudden passing. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. I was her neighbor for 15 years while our kids were growing up. She was a wonderful person and a wonderful neighbor. She was also a great Mother and I am sure that she was a great Grandmother. She dearly loved her family.
She had a wonderful husband who was also devoted to their family and she had 3 wonderful sons that she was very proud of.
I am so fortunate to have had the pleasure of knowing her and her wonderful family.
We definitely need more people like Mary in this world of ours. May you shine bright in heaven amongst God's Angels!

Our Love and condolences to your family,
Kathy and Trace

Kathleen Scrimpsher

July 22, 2016

Keeling and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Mary when I was a first year student at St. Vincent School of Nursing ...and she was in her third year. Our rooms were on the same floor. I found myself idolizing her...because she stood for all that was good...and was so kind to all. She truly left an impression on me. May God be with you always.

Valerie (Zych) Brazeau

Classmate

July 20, 2016

"Buster.....Kaye and I are so sorry and saddened to learn of Mary's passing. We have such wonderful memories as young marrieds in Jacksonville, N.C. with you and Mary. It was comforting to be able to share our mutual experiences, both positive as well as negative, as young Marine Officers and pilots. Both Mary and Kaye were stabilizing influences in our lives when needed most. We are so blessed, by God, to have them as life partners. Buster, please accept our deepest condolences and may God's grace comfort you and your family during this time grief and transition......In His Grip.........Semper Fidelis..........Andy.

James "Andy" Anderson

Served In The Military Together

July 19, 2016

It is with saddened hearts that we learn of this news. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all and deepest condolences. May you find comfort in faith of our Lord. In Jesus name we pray. ~ The Swiderski Family

Terry Swiderski

July 19, 2016

Very sorry Buster for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Although I didn't know Mary, I always throughly enjoyed flying with you many years ago. Jack Hongola Mission Viejo CA

Jack Hongola

Friend

July 19, 2016

I loved you dear sister. I will miss you dearly. Give dad a hug for me. Until we meet again.

Judi Jones

Sister

July 19, 2016

Buster and all the family...remembering Mary as such a kind and gracious person who also loved animals. It was indeed an honor to know her. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!

With deepest sympathy.
Mick and Carolyn Cael

Mick Cael

Friend

July 19, 2016

So so sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family

Amy Bass

July 19, 2016

Buster,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Steve and Shirley Humphrey

Steve Humphrey

Friend

July 19, 2016

Buster, its been a long time since the early days of Braniff . . . days I will never forget! I remember how Mary use to keep you, me, Mick and little Ian on an even keel and was always there to assist, give great advise, and care when we all needed it. I was always envious that the McLins portrayed a family full of love and genuine purpose no matter what the situation was due to Mary's influence, something I've always admired! It's no wonder that she was a nurse whose caring and skills overlapped in her professional and family lives. She made a difference for all of us in this lifetime! God bless her and God bless you and your family during these difficult times!

Mark Harmon
Palm Desert, CA
July 18, 2016

Mark Harmon

Friend

July 19, 2016

Buster...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Semper Fi...

The Gitcho Family

George Gitcho

July 18, 2016

You will be missed forever, Aunt Mary. Thank you for all of the laughter and smiles you provided me. I love you so much and will miss you terribly. Keep smiling with Grampie and watching over all of us until we are all together again. All my love to you, Your Niece Sam

Samantha Hoot

July 18, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the McLin family. Mary was a sweet lady with a beautiful smile. Our thought and prayers are with all of you.
Beth and Casey Shepherd

Beth Shepherd

Friend

July 18, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.You have my deepest sympathy. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Agee Metz

July 18, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. We were childhood friends and our mother Doris DeLong and Annabelle were school friends as well. /s/ DeLong and Joanne DeLong Brewer

Joanne Brewer

Friend

July 18, 2016

I love you forever....Goodnight until we are together again....Your loving husband Keeling "Buster" McLin

keeling McLin

Spouse

July 18, 2016

Mary was my very best friend in high school! I was her maid of honor and she was my matron of honor. I am so sorry and send my love to her family!

Veda Lau Roberts

July 17, 2016

Mary was my next door neighbor growing up. Lots of fun memories shared with her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.

Judy Weber Carter

Neighbor

July 17, 2016

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