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1925
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2011
Mary Greene Poston Obituary
After graduating from Aitkin County High School, she went on to graduate from Abbott Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Mary spent the majority of her career as a surgical nurse for Dr. David McKay. She also served as Worthy Grand Matron of Eastern Star in 1958 and was a member of Daughters of the Nile Sapphira Temple Dancers.
Mary was happily married to Don Greene from 1945 until his death in 1989. They divided their retirement years between their home on the Missouri River in Wolf Creek Canyon and Yuma, AZ. Mary loved entertaining friends and family and it was often said by friends, "All roads lead to Mary's house." The fulfillment of her life was the enjoyment of her four grandchildren and her five great-grandchildren.
On her 70th birthday she married Phil (Spud) Poston in Great Falls, MT. She and Spud enjoyed an overseas trip to Scotland and traveling through the Northwestern United States. Spud preceded her in death on April 3rd 2011 in Yuma.
Mary is survived by her son, Rick (Darcy) Greene of Peoria, AZ; daughter, Kathy (Hubert) Gilliland of Great Falls; grandchildren, Lee (Carrie) Gilliland of Great Falls; Chad (Andrea) Gilliland of Hillsboro, OR; Tiffany (Matt Wilma) Greene of Bellevue, WA; and Rory Greene of Surprise, AZ; great-grandchildren, Paige and Logan Gilliland, Alayna and Peyton Gilliland, and Kellen Wilma.
Memorial service is 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 20th at First Congregational United Church of Christ 2900 9th Ave S. Memorials can be sent to First Congregational UCC or New Hospice of the Valley 14066 W. Waddell, Surprise, AZ 85379.
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Diane & Bruce Cuming
May 14, 2011
Mary and Phil (Spud) were a pleasure and joy in our lives. We were always so happy to see them when they would come down our driveway after arriving here in Yuma. Phil had done volunteer work for us at the golf course for several years.
My parents, my brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and I traveled to Montana the summer of 1996 or 1997 and visited with Mary and Phil at their home on the beautiful river. We had lunch in their home and all went out to dinner that night. (Great lunch and delicious cookies!!!) What a lady. Look in the dictionary under lady and you see Mary. We were in town for 2 days.
We had several dinners, luches and good visits with them here in Yuma over the years.
We enjoyed them whether Bruce was working on the '39 Buick or on our car port.
We enjoyed their attending the car show and driving in the parade for "Midnight at the Oasis" (car show). Our kids loved them too. They knew how to have fun.
We feel that we know all of you as we heard about all of you and the births of the babies that they were so proud of. They were such a fun couple to be around. They each would get a twinkle in their eyes when they spoke of each other or of each of you.
We will miss them very much here in Yuma as will everyone whose lives they touched. We are so sorry for your loss. Our lives were blessed to have known and loved them.
May God Bless each one of you and bring you comfort in your memories. They are joined together again with each other and with their former spouses in Heaven.
Our love and condolences to you,
Diane and Bruce Cuming
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