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MARY OLMSTEAD Obituary

OLMSTEAD, MARY (HENNIS) October 8,1917 to October 21, 2010 Mary was born in Attica, NY, on October 8, 1917. Always a scholar, she entered college at the age of 15. After being widowed for the second time, Mary attended College for Financial Planning and became one of the first female Certified Financial Planners in the State of California. Mary was the original founder of Summit Financial Group, in La Mesa, which has become the largest independently owned tax preparation businesses in Southern California. Mary is survived by Terry (Daum), Neal Hennis, Verda (Belyeu) and Della (Taddeo). She has eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. at Shadow Mountain Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., EI Cajon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lightbridge Hospice and/or San Diego Hebrew Mission.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 27, 2010.

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Kathy Downs

November 9, 2010

Verda and Della and family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. After reading the story in the paper today, now I know where you got some of your many talents (like sewing).

Gene Pastula

October 30, 2010

Such a sweet and sincere person. She was a credit to her profession and dedicated to her clients and family. She lived a good life.

Sandra Barnes

October 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Terry, Della and extended family.

Best wishes from Sandra Barnes who worked for American Pacific Securities in the 80s.

Karen and Blake Haney

October 27, 2010

Mary was one of the most dedicated persons on this earth, to her family and business. Our deepest sympathy to Della and her family.

Walt Steesy

October 27, 2010

We share the loss of Mary as a member of our greater Olmsted family.

Genealogist, Olmste(a)d Family Association

William Carlson

October 27, 2010

Deepest sympathies to this wonderful family. A saint has been called home. While the world is a lesser place without Mary, the gates of Heaven have been enriched with her arrival.

Always the kindest, sweetest, and most welcoming soul. Mary was a joy to be around, always.

Love to you all,

Bill Carlson

William Carlson

October 27, 2010

My deepest sympathies to your family. What a true joy it was to know Mary. Without question one the nicest and most patient people I've ever known. The world is a lesser place without Mary, but the gates of Heaven have been enriched with her arrival. Love to you all.

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