Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1923
DIED
2016
Mary Tallent Obituary
September 10, 1923 ~ May 17, 2016
Mary was born in Taft California to Otto and Mary Zeller, the fourth of five children. After corresponding with Willis Tallent for two and a half years, she met him for the first time on April 16, 1944 when he returned from the Pacific. They were married twenty five days later on May 11, 1944. They just celebrated 72 years together. Mary loved bowling. She was on a bowling team "The Five Stinkers" while working for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach California. Mary loved to sew for her family and friends. She sewed dresses for her daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters as well as many wedding dresses for friends and family. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses along with her husband Willis and daughter Linda on September 15, 1962.
She was a faithful servant of Jehovah for more than 53 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her half brother Johnny Steiger, brothers Otto and Joseph Zeller, sister Rosemary Butler and grandson Aaron Fox. She is survived by her husband Willis, son Bill Tallent (Lois), daughters Linda Fox, Monica Adamitz (Richard), and grandchildren Victoria Walter (Rick), Joel Fox (Janet), Heather Alderson (Aaron), Monica Swanson (Greg), Nick Adamitz (Dione), Brian Adamitz, Crystal Cousineau (Bryan) and Will Tallent. Also seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held June 4th 2016 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 211 3rd Ave, Pacific, WA at 4:00 pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Tallent
Sponsored by The Family.
1 Entry
Sharon Brown Morris
November 20, 2019
Willis and Mary Tallent were fine Christian grandparents to me. I spent weekends growing up in the back of their light blue station wagon facing backwards in service, usually sitting next to Monica or sometimes Heather and Crystal. Most of the time we would go to Bun's donut shop for our coffee break. The Tallents were a rock of solid faith, always loyal and dependable. Mary and Willis truly loved my sister Missy and spoke so kindly to her every time they saw her. Will and Mary Tallent were good friends to my parents and looking back, I know they did a lot more for my family than I could understand when I was young. Mary was my Mom (Joan Brown's) dearest friend from Washington and I think of Mary fondly. Thank you to the Tallent and Fox families for everything. You were always there for us.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Mary Tallent's name
Memorial Events
for Mary Tallent
How to support Mary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Mary Tallent's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
