Mary Behrens

The finest resident on Kedvale is gone. She will be very dearly missed. She taught us all about love, patience, forgiveness, kindness and caring for all people. I admire her strength and courage in the last few months. I am greatful to have known her and will miss her very much.

Aunt Mary embodied what it means to be a good person -- a good mother, wife, parent, aunt, neighbor and friend. She led by example and touched and influenced many in a positive way. We will miss her.

Aunt Mary's in sights to life, intelligence, and independence will always be an inspiration to me. Her kindness and strength for my mother helped our family move forward on many occasions and helped us grow.

Love from
Bill and Candy
Chris and Lucy

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control" GALATIANS 5:22-23 Aunt Mary symbolized everything good in life. She will be truly missed. She remains in our hearts and prayers.

Mary Behren's life was a celebration of a Mother's love. Through her life we had a companion who was always there for us, she laughed with us and cried with us. She was a mother to all. "And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children" ISAIAH 54:13 She has left our hearts at peace.

My Aunt Mary was the aunt who talked the most about our Romanian family roots. She helped me feel at home in my birthplace even if I have not lived there. She inspired me to get an education and to think. Loyality to family was of utmost importance to her and now to me. She was tough, loving, and funny. She is my role model of how to live life with independence, joy and grace. I last saw Aunt Mary in March 2005. She was reading about world events, still independent, and full of energy....