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Mary Osterholtz Obituary
Mary Ellen Osterholtz
Mary was a long time resident of the Snohomish Area. She graduated Western Washington University at the age of 50, and worked the remainder of her career life at the State Employment Security Office in Everett.
Mary was mother to six children, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Chauteau.
She was survived by her five children, Linda Adams, Carol (Gerald) Moroz, Joe (Kelley) Osterholtz Jr, Judy (Tom) Smith, Jerry (Millie) Osterholtz; two brothers; Bob and Dick; and two sisters, Lidia and Linda; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was a very loving and giving mother and grandmother and also opened her home to many of her children's friends who also called her "Ma".
A special thanks to her loving caregiver Terri Hundley, and also the staff at Bethany at Silver Lake.
Viewing will be at Bauer Funeral Chapel Saturday, April 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at Bauer Funeral Chapel Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 12 noon. Committal Services will be at the WoodLawn Cemetery. Reception following the service will be at the Senior Center in Snohomish.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
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Penny Fagerlie
April 16, 2011
What a beautiful service today for our very special Aunt Mary. She has truly left a legacy in her wonderful family. We will all miss her.
April 16, 2011
I Love you Mary
Joan Kosche
Jeanne Courtney-Connor
April 16, 2011
So many wonderful memories. She was a fun and loving Aunt.
Leo Walton
April 16, 2011
I share in your grieve, she is forever locked in my heart, memories will always have a smile attached.
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Diane (Carlson) Williams
April 16, 2011
Dear Judy, Joe and other Osterholtz siblings...I so loved your mom! What a beautiful pic you posted of her...just as I would want to remember her. She was a devoted mother to her children, and she raised a really wonderful family! A real credit to her and the children who loved her! I will be there at the service to honor her! Many blessings to your family members as you grieve her loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you all at this time!
Yvonne Chatterson
April 15, 2011
To Mary's family: I worked with Mary for many years at the WA. St. Employment Security Department in Everett. We were close friends. She always looked so pretty wearing her scarfs. She dearly loved her family and always spoke highly of her husband. She was quite a lady. I now live in Green Valley, Arizona as a retiree. Otherwise, I would attend her funeral. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.
Yvonne Chatterson
Jack and Nancy Salvadalena
April 15, 2011
God bless all of Mary Ellen's family and friends as we mourn her passing and celebrate her wonderful life.
Karen Annis-Salvadalena
April 15, 2011
Mary is in a much better place now. I can see her hiding Easter Eggs for Marilyn and both of them watching family below looking for colored eggs on Easter Sunday. She was such a jolly person. I can just imagine her and Olga sitting with their arms around each other watching us all. I am very sorry I won't be at the service. My love to all of you.
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