Emmer, Mary Packard Age 84. Mary Packard Emmer entered eternal life Thurs, Mar 28, 2013, in Sandpoint, ID. Native of Mpls. Born Apr 17, 1928. Married James J. Emmer in 1950. Moved to Hope, ID in 1997. Survived by 10 children, Marcy, James, Jr., Christopher, Michael, Katy, Kevin, Jeff, Molly, Melissa, Clayton; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Clayton & Catherine Packard, brother, C. Palmer Packard, & husband. Mass Mon, Apr 1, 11 am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 111 West 5th Street, Clark Fork, ID 83811. Memorials: The Filling Station, PO Box 777, Clark Fork, ID 83811; Covenant House, Times Sq Station, PO Box 731, New York, NY 10108-0900; The Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Dr, Ste 100, Arlington, VA 22203-1600.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.