Mary Ensman

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Aunt Mary was a kind, beautiful soul and I have no doubt she was smiling yesterday as family and friends shared stories and tears, memories and beers.. I believe everyone has a piece of her love where she touched their lives and her grace still lives in those people. Her positive attitude and loving ways are so visible in her children and will shine on through their eyes. Praying for the Ensman family for that grace and gentle non- judging love that Mary and her husband (Fred) both shared in...

Mary and Fred and their children lived near Gary and me in Felida near Vancouver. Fred Jr. was a classmate of our son, Greg, all through school. They played Little League ball together one year, and the year he was in 1st grade I “baby-sat” Fred Jr. for an our or so after school. I even substituted a few times for Mary after I retired as a school librarian. I know Fred Jr. became a teacher like his parents, but we lost contact after they left Vancouver. Greg became a school librarian also,...

Mary was my grandpa Steve Sigurdson's niece. We spent a lot of time as children visiting at Steve and Fay's or going out to the farm in Ferndale. Tom and Einar were there too. My sister Bonnie Toppen remembers her too. They took a trip to Santa Cruz when they were teens. Mary was always nice and friendly. We were sad to hear of her passing, Vickie Metivier Kruse.

Mary Ensman was one of the most helpful and patient educators I worked with my first year teaching at Columbia River. She was always willing and able to tackle any requests from both teachers and students. I returned to River a few years later and worked with her again until her retirement. She and the library were the heart of that school. My most sincere condolences to all the family.

I am a member of Columbia River High School Class of 1986. I used the library much for study and for visiting with friends. Mary, or Mrs. Ensman as we knew her, was always there to help and provide a great environment for her students. Thank you, Mrs. Ensman. I wish your family much comfort in these difficult times.

Mary, Fred, and I began teaching together at Covington Junior High. We had some great times. I miss Fred and now I will miss Mary. May she Rest In Peace

Rest in peace Mary; you were always a gentle soul and a huge asset to our schools.