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Mary Robertson Obituary

Mary Robertson

Mary Robertson, an 85-year resident of San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2013. Mary was born in Wilmington, North Carolina on January 2, 1923. She moved to the area in 1928, when her father was assigned as the lighthouse keeper at Point Vicente Lighthouse in Rancho Palos Verdes. The family lived at the lighthouse until 1940. Mary attended Malaga Cove Elementary School, Dana Jr. High and San Pedro High School, graduating in the Class of 1941. She married Jim Robertson, her high school sweetheart in November 1942, settling in San Pedro. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for over 20 years in San Pedro. Along with her husband, Mary was active in the community. They belonged to Peck Park and the Anderson Senior 30-Year Club, the historical society and both were members of the Elks. The organization closest to their hearts was the San Pedro High School Boosters Club. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Robertson. She leaves behind two children, Linda (Richard) Cherney and Larry (Faye) Robertson; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday, January 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Hills Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Viewing will be held Monday, January 28 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. also at Green Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Pedro Pirate Boosters - Robertson Scholarship. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27, 2013.
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I lived 2 doors down from Mary and Jim. My parents were Adam and Peggy Gorski. I can remember your Mom & Dad they were great people. Sorry to hear of your mothers passing. I know she will be missed alot by all.

Barbara & Bob Fornaro

February 15, 2013

Larry and family, we were saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She and your dad were a wonderful couple and their contributions to Pedro will be remembered by an awful lot of us in the community. Bob Beck

February 2, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. What a fantastic lady. Our prayers are with you all.
Vern & Joyce Hall

January 30, 2013

Linda, Larry & Faye, work will prevent me from attending your Mom's service tomorrow and I am truly sorry. I have been flooded with so many fond memories of Amar St. Take care. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Both your Dad & Mom were a kind and loving couple.

Stephanie Mezin (Olivieri)

January 28, 2013

Larry, Linda and families, So sorry to hear about Mary. Your Mom and Dad were like family to us. Your Mom was a really sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon Caserma.

sharon caserma

January 28, 2013

Dear Larry and Linda,

Lynn and I are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person, full of life, and always ready for a party. We have such fond memories of her and your Dad - From spending time at Big Bear, to holiday gatherings, and just impromtu pot-lucks. We know that these past few years were very difficult for her and you, and believe she is in a better place right now, at the side of Jim. Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.

Love,
Lynn and Joe

January 28, 2013

Linda and Larry snd families;
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She and your
dad were like family to me and my family as we lived next
door for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with
You.
Joanne (Hinshaw) Kelly and Family

Joanne Kelly

January 26, 2013

Linda and Larry snd families;
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She and your
dad were like family to me and my family as we lived next
door for so many years. Our thoughts snd prsyers are with
You.
Joanne (Hinshaw) Kelly and Family

Joanne Kelly

January 26, 2013

Larry: So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mother. May you be comforted that she has joined your Father in Heaven. Peace and comfort be with your Family. With deepest Sympathy, Patrick and Jeri Cooper

January 26, 2013

My sympathys to the family..I knew Mary through my mother Anita Quinlivan..the last time I saw Mary was at my mothers funeral about 12 years ago..she was lovely..truly lovely and I liked her right away..my Dad Silver loved Jim her husband..bless the family and love to Mary..thank you for being there at my mothers funeral and my Dads..God Bless..Linda Quinlivan Uribe

Linda Uribe

January 26, 2013

Mary you were the most wonderful lady I ever met. We all will miss you, and I will join you and Jim before many more years. Lets gettogether with our famous Saturday night canasta party with our spouses and familys. See you soon. Jim Marott

January 25, 2013

To the Robertson family:
My condolences for the loss of Mary. May God's Word strengthen you during this time of mourning. (Isa. 41:10,13)

T Crawford

January 25, 2013

Will be missed.

Theodore

January 25, 2013

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