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Mary Glendinning Obituary
Resident of Palo Alto
May 31, 1938-Oct. 25, 2011
Mary passed away peacefully on October 25, 2011. She was born on May 31, 1938 in Fargo, North Dakota to parents Abe W. and Orinda (Riste) Beiers. She was a loving wife to Finis Glendinning for 55 years. Mary worked at C.A.R. and Grace Lutheran Church and volunteered for many organizations, including the South Bay Food closet, The Terrace, and most recently RAFT.
Mary is survived by her husband Finis, her sons Finis III and Jonathan, her daughters Shawn (David) and Terri (Frank), her brother Keith, grandchildren Natasha, Finis IV, Connor and Kira, and nieces and nephews. She was especially close to her niece Tracy.
Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto November 5th at 11:00 am. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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November 6, 2011
To the Glendenning Family--Our sympathies to you all on Mary's passing on to the best part of Eternal Life. So sorry I was unable to attend the memorial service. Special greetings, memories, and hugs to Jonathan. Lois Holl
Christina Carrier
November 4, 2011
What a wonderful woman, mother and wife. She was always so kind and cheerful and I will miss her.
Jerry Strom
November 4, 2011
Dear Family of Mary" We will miss that chearful smile and greeting we always had from Mary. She was truly a saint in the eyes of myself and my late wife. A friend indeed and one whom we will all miss. Blessings to the family from an old friendship.
Jerry Strom
Sarah Doty
November 3, 2011
It was a wonderful pleasure to get to play handbells with Mary for many years. Her sense of humor, friendly spirit, and fantastic cooking! She will be missed. Mary, you got rhythm!
Love to all the family,
Sarah
Carson DeMiroz
October 30, 2011
Aunt Mary,
I know you are there with Papa and Uncle David, and they are bowing down to you. I miss you so much.
Love, Carson
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