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Mary Elizabeth James Dec. 15, 1923 ~ Mar. 11, 2011 Loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully March 11, 2011 with her family at her side. She was born to William and Florence Anderson in McCleary, WA on Dec. 15, 1923. She was preceded in death by husband John F. James Sr., and daughter Rosemary K. Taylor. She is survived by daughters Carol A. Sproul (Ernie) of Sonoma, CA, Linda D. O'Malley (Dennis) of Gig Harbor, and Patsy Scofield of Olympia, sons Donald R. Crawford (Julie) of Mossyrock, James E. Crawford (Diana) of Tacoma, Michael J. Taylor (Martin) of San Diego, CA, Mike James (Kathy) of Tacoma, and John F. James Jr. (Yvonne) of Vancouver, WA, brother John Anderson of Olympia, sister Dorothy Lambert of Puyallup, WA, and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of her life at Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Hwy 16, Gig Harbor on March 15th, 2011 at 2:00 pm. To leave a favorite memory or condolences for the family, sign Mary's guest book at www.havenrest.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 13, 2011.

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Lane S Johnson

October 31, 2024

There was a time when Mary was like a second mother to me. I haven´t seen her in years, but she´s always been in my thoughts. My sympathy for her family´s loss. I´m sorry Michael for your pain.
Sincerely, Lane VW Johnson

Pat Lambert

March 15, 2011

Aunt Mary you will be truly missed by all your nephew
Pat Lambert

dede,nookie,teresa hackney mary bordens grandkids jeannes girls way back when..

Denise VanOrsdol

March 14, 2011

Denise VanOrsdol

March 14, 2011

This is dede,My mother and my self were just talking about her a week ago,wow! this takes me by complete surprise im so sad.My memories of her was going to visit and go fishing i caught my first salmon it was big,so john jr i was their when your dad passed and i will be the one their tommaro its been 13yrs

Denise VanOrsdol

March 14, 2011

This is Dede,My mother and myself were just speaking about her a week ago,and my memories were of visiting her and my uncle and sug at the property for fishing and the stories that they would tell, i caught my first sammon . and they would come up to grandma mary bordens house and play cards i will miss her and my uncle ,so john jr this is your cousin dede and i have been looking for you ,its been 13 yrs since your dads passing ,see you their love dede...

Tim and Val Stephens

March 14, 2011

Linda and Dennis,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Mary. We know you loved your mother very much and spent many hours with her these past couple of years. You would even take your mother on errands with you as we remember her being with you when you stopped by our home on occasions. We know you will miss her very much.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Michele James

March 14, 2011

I am so sorry for her / our family. I aiways considered her my Mother Inlaw it really hurts me like when I lost my Mother
Please let me know if you need anything. Please give my sympathy to the family. Mary will be with me always in my heart.
Sincerely, Michele A. James

Ken/Sherry Sweeney

March 13, 2011

Sorry for your loss of Mary. Wish we could be there for you instead of just being able to extend our sympathy. Mary will always be remembered.
Ken and Sherry Sweeney
San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico

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