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Mary Leath Obituary
LEATH,
Mary Theresa
Our beautiful and spirited sister Mary passed away on February 11 in Melbourne, Florida. Mary was born on December 31, 1963 in Spokane to the late Arthur Leath and Dolores Leath (nee Thoreson). She attended St. Charles Parish and School and graduated from Shadle Park High School in 1982. Mary had a thirst for adventure and fun, and left Spokane shortly after graduating to attend nursing school in Tacoma, WA. After earning her LPN, she joined the Air Force as a medic. Her travels took her to the Philippines, where she narrowly escaped the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. She was ultimately stationed at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida and loved the warmth and sunshine so much that she made Florida her home. Mary earned her RN after leaving the Air Force and worked for most of her career as an emergency department nurse.
To everyone outside of her friends and family in Spokane, Mary was known as "Teres." She forged her most meaningful and long-lasting friendships with her fellow nurses and a few kindred spirits, and was surrounded by the closest of these friends and her sister Chris when she died. Mary cherished her friends, her career, and her home in Indialantic, where she loved nothing better than to "grill out" and share a bottle of wine with friends on her patio.
Unfortunately, Mary's life was overshadowed by cancer. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma as an adolescent and with breast cancer in late 2003. She not only survived both diagnoses, but thrived and refused to let her spirit be subdued by the difficulties she faced. She was a fighter and a force of nature-" intelligent, witty, fearless, scrappy, and loving. She was taken from us far too soon and unexpectedly, her strong life force extinguished in the end by another bout with cancer.
Mary is survived by the family that she loved above all else in her life-" her three siblings, David Leath (and wife Lorie) of Davenport, WA., Paul Leath (and wife Mary and son Adam) of Spokane Valley, WA., and Christine Leath (and husband John) of Hillsboro, OR. She is also survived by her many beloved cousins and aunts and uncles, and her childhood friends whom she considered family. We miss you Mary-" may you be at peace with Mom and Dad now.
Please join us in a celebration of Mary's life in Spokane on March 26, 2011, at Arbor Crest Wine Cellars at 5:30 p.m. (4705 N. Fruit Hill Road, Spokane WA 99217: 509.927.9463). For her friends in Florida who are unable to attend, raise a glass of Chardonnay to Teres in honor of her life and love.
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July 26, 2020
Thinking about you.
David Brickner
October 27, 2019
Sorry to hear this sad news. Thinking of her entire family.
Bob Schomaker
January 4, 2017
Another Year has passed and I miss you more than ever. I still remember the first time we met at "DJ Bombers" while you were out enjoying ladies night with the girls. I was always stunned by your beautiful green eyes and smile. I will miss and Love you forever.
October 28, 2016
I prayed my brother would marry you. John Schomaker
October 28, 2016
I miss you so much!!! You were a sister to me and I love you. John schomaker
Bob Schomaker
January 8, 2016
Remembering Teres and her Beautiful smile that touched so many people. I love You
December 31, 2014
In Remembrance of Teres on what would have been her 51st Birthday. I never fully appreciated how important and wonderful you were until I discovered you had passed. For this, I am truly sorry. I Love & Miss You.
Bob Schomaker
January 1, 2014
Thinking of Teres on what would have been her 50th Birthday. You are & always will be missed.
Bob Schomaker
January 21, 2013
I miss you Teres, more than I can say. You will always have a special place in my Heart
Betty Miller
April 2, 2012
I still think about Teres everytime I ride my bicycle behind the Walgreens store in Indialantic. I use to look to see if her back french doors were open, if they were then I knew there was a good chance she was outside on the patio.
Jane Luckett
May 7, 2011
Thank you for posting Teres' story. She was taken far too early. I had the opportunity to work with her at 2 different facilities in Florida and enjoyed knowing her. She could be so outgoing and so private while battling her cancer, but yes she was a definite fighter. I hope that you rest in peace Teres as you watch over your family and friends who loved you.
Francisca Parker
March 29, 2011
So glad to have the memories. I loved reading about her life.
I am glad you shared this with us. I was not able to attend the memorial, but did enjoy a glass(2) of Columbia Crest Grand Estates.
RIP
Kimberly Hannan
March 25, 2011
I love and miss you my friend. Thank you for always opening your door and your heart at a moments notice. You were at the same time strong and fragile, tough and tender, serious and silly. I am happy you are at peace now.
Tammie Welsh, RN
March 22, 2011
Any time I see red shoes, I will think of you. Many patients and nurses will never know the compassion and silliness you brought to our hectic environment.
Martha Hodges
March 21, 2011
Mary you were always fun to be with in highschool. we laughed about how awkward school was. Thank you for being a friend. Enjoy endless days of Sunshine in heaven. Gods Peace my friend.
Terri Crandall
March 21, 2011
Mary, you will be missed by all that knew you. You will always be the little girl that had this enormous smile and contagious laugh. Dave, Paul and Chris my heart goes out to all of you and your families.
Terri Crandall
March 21, 2011
Mary, you will be missed by all that knew you. You will always be the little girl that had this enormous smile and contagious laugh. Dave, Paul and Chris my heart goes out to all of you and your families.
Nola Watson
March 20, 2011
My best friend ever! We lost touch but I cherish our memories. Rest in peace.
Roxane Butler
March 20, 2011
Wherever this journey has taken you, I'm sure the stardust is a flying!!
Christine Dickson
March 20, 2011
You're such an amazing person, so beautiful and strong, I'll miss and love you always.
March 20, 2011
We loved you and miss you...........
Mavis and Duane
Lorie Leath
March 20, 2011
Oh my, Mary your life was cut way too short, we love you so much!
Susan Dickson-Hanchett
March 20, 2011
We miss and love you Mary.
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