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Mary Coombs Obituary
Mary Lou Coombs, 58, of Boise, died Jan. 8, 2017 at her home due to natural causes. Mary Lou was born September 28, 1958, in Boise, Idaho, the daughter of Irma Clark. She is survived by her siblings: Mike (Margaret) Coombs, Marty Clark, Stan Coombs, Rick (Dona) Coombs, Linda Chandler and her mother Irma Clark. She also leaves three nephews: Sam, Will and Magnus; two nieces, Brianna and Kaylee, many uncles, aunts, cousins and her best friend Debbie Wall-Graham.
Mary Lou graduated from Borah High in 1977. Mary Lou retired from St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise after 35 years in the dietitian department where she had many friends. She was the great granddaughter of early pioneer families: George Knox, Ed Bush, Jennie Clark and William Fease.
Mary Lou loved her Grandma Edna Clark, her family, her friends, God and her little dog Gideon. She was an avid reader and loved going to the movies or watching them at home. She kept a list every year documenting every movie she watched and every book she read.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Boise Christian Center, 9001 Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709, at 2 p.m. with a reception following until 4 p.m. We invite all of Mary Lou's friends to come join her family for some fellowship and remembrance in honor of Mary Lou's life.
Arrangements are under the direction of Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 467-7300
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Dan Healy
January 28, 2017
Years have come between us and our daily lives kept us apart but we're still family. God bless you cousin. My heart and prayers are with Aunt Irma and my cousins Linda, Stan, Mike, Marty, and Rick.
January 27, 2017
I worked with ML at the hospital and will always carry many fond memories of her! She was one-of-a-kind! Despite her 'tough exterior' at times, she had a big heart and gentle spirit! Will miss her!
C. Breshears
Mary Lou with her brother Michael (left) and cousin Tim Healy.
Tim Healy
January 26, 2017
January 23, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mrs. Lee
January 22, 2017
My heartfelt condolences. May the love of family and friends comfort all of you during this difficult time. Dan. 12:2
Brenda March-Beberness
January 21, 2017
I remember Mary Lou from my school days. She was a kind, gentle soul & will be missed. Prayers for her family.
Lena Smith
January 20, 2017
Peace be with you
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Boise Christian Center
9001 Overland Rd, Boise, ID
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