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Our condolences to Mary's family. It was a great pleasure that she was also part of our family.
Mike and Harriet Vann
November 12, 2011 | Portland, OR


Portland, Oregon
Vann, Mary 84 Sept. 17, 1927 Nov. 04, 2011 Mary Vann moved from Omaha to Gresham with her first husband, Leo Smothers, because she heard that the roses bloomed year round. She married her second husband, Lynn Vann, who was a native of Portland. She called Oregon "God's country". Mary was a...
Read MoreOur condolences to Mary's family. It was a great pleasure that she was also part of our family.
Mike and Harriet Vann
November 12, 2011 | Portland, OR
Mary Vann's memory makes me smile. I can hear her laughter and compassion. I can see her smile and the twinkle in her eye. And I am especially aware of her patience. We are all better because of Mary Vann. Yes, we will miss Mary Vann but let us make no mistake, Mary Vann is still being Mary
Vann - only her address has changed!
November 11, 2011
Mary was one of many VERY special ladies who ran Gresham High School!!!! I was so very blessed to be taken under her wing! She was one of the best!!! I had the great pleasure of getting a hug from her in the last couple of weeks. I will miss your smile, RIP, (Patte Foreman)
November 10, 2011
My condolences to Mary's family..I had the pleasure to work with and for Mary at Gresham High School..she truly was a very special lady..she had patience and compassion for all who worked with her..she definitely will be a bright star for us all..
November 10, 2011
I worked with Mary at Gresham High School. She made me laugh with her stories about "why I am absent today".
I will miss you Mary and your laugh!!
Jo Ann Wright
November 10, 2011 | Portland, OR