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MARY CASSAW Obituary

Mary Etta Cassaw Mary Etta Cassaw (b. March 24, 1921, Hays, KS - d. March 22, 2011, Tacoma, WA) went to be with her Lord in Heaven on March 22nd, two days before her 90th birthday. She was a feisty, big-hearted lady with a great sense of humor who would do anything for the people she loved. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob (d. 1981), parents Louis and Agatha Wasinger, and brothers Robert and Donald. Surviving siblings include Rose Schuvie, Hays, KS, Pat Rupp, Wichita, KS, Frank Wasinger, Laramie, WY, and Shirley Petty, Marietta, GA. Mary leaves a loving family including her three sons, Allen (Kay), Bill (Joan), Tim (Laurie); 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Trisha, Michael, Krista, Katherine, Phillip and Elizabeth; and 4 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Trey, Kaia and Bryanna. Mary was the heart of her family and will be deeply missed. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 25, 2011, 3:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 5510 N. 44th St., Tacoma, WA 98407. Gravesite interment at New Tacoma Cemetery in University Place will follow. Donations may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church or Franciscan Hospice House Foundation, PO Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2011.

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April 1, 2011

Phillip - Keep your Grandmother close to your heart. Take care.
Taylor

Maurene Wasinger-Nunes

March 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Mary's Sons, their Families, her Siblings, and the many who cared for and loved her. I have very fond memories of the times we spent with Auntie and her Family.

You are loved, missed, and always remembered ~ Maurene

March 28, 2011

Aunt Mary was always so full of life. What ever she chose to do she did it with enthusiasm! I will always remember her joyful spirit.
Chris Ketzner, Wichita, Kansas

Frank Wasinger

March 26, 2011

Hope this 1 will post:
Mary's fun loving teasing will be greatly missed

Taken May 5,1962

Rosemary Anderson

March 25, 2011

Mary will be missed by all, I have good memories of Grandma Mary and Grandpa Bob.
I never got to see either of them as much as I would of like too, but never the less they are a part of me and will always be. I know she is in a better place,just knowing she isn"t suffering is a great comfort. May God Bless you all, Hugs to all....Love Rosemary

March 25, 2011

Mary will be sorely missed at Holy Cross Church. It was always a delight to see her there and to visit with her. May the angels welcome her into paradise, and may we all be the better for her presence among us.

.....Janet Joy

Nicole Kidwell

March 25, 2011

Condolences to all of you. Know it has been a hard last couple of weeks. Mary would be proud of how you stood by what she wished regarding her end of life care. I always admired Aunt Mary very much. Always had such fun with her.

March 25, 2011

My heart goes out to all of you in your time of loss... God needed another angel! May He bless all of you.

Randy&Andi Melquist

March 25, 2011

In addition to her own grandchildren, Mary treated our daughter Rachel like one of her own. We all will also remember her sense of humor, especially when we played Uno with her at Time and Laurie's home. Our condolences to the family.
Randy and Andi

March 25, 2011

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

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