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Mary Gambee Obituary
June 10, 1954 - May 9, 2021
Mary E. Gambee left this world too soon. She died unexpectedly, surrounded by her family, from complications of a stroke. She was 66 years old.
Mary graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame with a B.A. in Art History. She went on to pursue graduate studies in Art History at University of Chicago. Mary's financial acuity was a thread throughout her life. After completing her post-baccalaureate studies in accounting at Portland State University, she joined Coopers & Lybrand as a CPA. Later, she worked in investor relations at U.S. Bancorp achieving CFA Level I. The crowning jewel of Mary's professional career, however, was as business manager at the French American International School. She was also an active member in her community, serving as Secretary of the Board of Trustees at the Multnomah Athletic Club and on finance committees of The Racquet Club and The Town Club.
Mary was the eldest of L. Phaon and Patricia Gambee's seven children. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Michael Mulholland; their daughter, Annie Patrick (Lucas); siblings, Joan Mahalic (Drew), Matthew Gambee (Margie), Martha Sensenbrenner (John), Louis Gambee, Valerie DeVoe (Patrick), Edwin Gambee (Karen); and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mary loved fiercely as a wife, mother and friend. Her strength of character and unyielding sense of fairness were hallmarks of her life. She was a woman of style, lived her too short life with élan and was a voracious reader. Mary loved traveling with her family and friends, although she was partial to Paris.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at The Town Club. Guests are requested to don their brightest ensembles to honor her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mary E. Gambee Financial Aid Fund at the French American International School, Portland Arts & Lectures or to a charity of your choice.
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Steven Henry
June 3, 2021
Mary was my boss for a time at US Bank in 1994–1995. She was very supportive for which I will always be grateful.
Bonny Crowley
June 2, 2021
A sister is a special gift. Cherish your memories. Thoughts and prayers go your way as you grieve your loss. Thinking of you all.
Walter Yeaw
June 1, 2021
Mike
Our thoughts and prayers are we you and your family.
Walter Yeaw
Norm and Liz Duffett
June 1, 2021
Mike, we send heartfelt condolences.
Mary Ann Frantz
May 25, 2021
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Mary, treasured wife, mother, sister and friend.
Alix
May 23, 2021
Our prayers go out to your family.
The Henry’s
Dr. Anne Lazar
May 22, 2021
I met Mary through the Great Readers' bookclub, founded by our mutual friend Ann Carter. Mary was well liked by all of us in the group. She made me feel welcome when I joined the group. She was very kind, intelligent and had a sense of fun and curiosity about her.
I am so blessed to have had known Mary. She made the world a better place.
Mary E. McFarland
May 22, 2021
From one Mary to another, I knew Mary Gambee almost all of my life because our parents were good friends. Her dad and my mother dated in high school and we met in high school even though she went to St. Mary's and I went to Lincoln. We reconnected a few years later through the Junior League and have seen each other off and on through the years. I was so impressed by Mary's education and career path while making a wonderful home for her husband and daughter. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family at this sad time. I hope that a lifetime of wonderful memories will help to sustain you in the coming days.
Kathy Murphy Key
May 21, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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