Photo courtesy of Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service
San Mateo, California
Mar 12, 1924 – Mar 21, 2021 (Age 97)
Mary McKay Besse – Mary Besse was born Mary Ann McKay on March 12, 1924 in Portland, OR and passed away peacefully on March 21st in San Mateo, CA. As a young girl she grew up in rural St. Paul, OR and attended a one-room schoolhouse, where her mother was the teacher. She grew up amidst many...
Read MoreWe are so sorry to hear of Mar'spassing. May she rest in peace. Our condolences to you and your family.
Judy and Richard Olson
Judy and Richard Olson
March 27, 2021 | San Mateo, CA | Neighbor
With heartfelt sympathy to the Bessie family.
Sandra (Sandi) Reynolds
March 27, 2021 | Belmont, CA
Mary will always have a special place in my heart. She welcomed me with open arms into her home and family many, many times over the years ... making holidays especially joyful when I wasn't able to celebrate with my own family. There was always room for one more at the Besse family table. May her memory be a blessing to all whose lives she touched.
Joan Landaiche
March 26, 2021 | Avondale, AZ | Friend
Our halloween and block party events as well as Christmas caroling will never be forgotten and were the envy of the town. Kids arrived by the hundreds, dropped off by unknown parents to participate in the Portola Drive festivities over the 32 years we were delighted to be friends of the Besse family. Mary will always be in our Portola memories and we will
remember her as a kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor.
Barbara and John Dillon 541-350-2262 email [email protected]
Barbara & John Dillon
March 26, 2021 | Friend
Mary, you will be missed . "A Grand Lady with many talents, the best of which was raising your children. Our hearts go out to all of the family. and friends.
Joseph & Wilma Schaffer
March 24, 2021 | Willits, CA | Family
