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Mary Calkins Obituary
Indianapolis - Mary Evans Calkins died March 3 in Indianapolis. She was born on March 31, 1932 in Oak Park, Illinois. Mary graduated from Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota and with a degree in mathematics from Butler University in 1954 where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta. Upon graduation, she served as an applied mathematician at the Naval Avionics facility in Indianapolis.
Mary and R. Ronald Calkins were married on June 9, 1956. They are the parents of daughters Anne L. Calkins, MD, Pediatric Radiologist at Dayton Children's Hospital and Meg Calkins, Professor of Landscape Architecture at North Carolina State University, and her grandchildren are Jackson C. Elvin and Annabel C. Elvin of Cary, North Carolina.
A long-time choir singer, Mary was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church and a former member of Fairview Presbyterian Church. She was a past treasurer and a member of the Day Nursery Auxiliary, and co-president of Matinee Musicale Choral Ensemble.
The service will be Friday, March 13th at 6:00 pm with calling from 4:30pm, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1660 Kessler Boulevard, E. Dr., Indianapolis.
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Ned and Martha Lamkin
March 13, 2020
Ron:
We were so saddened to learn of Mary's passing and had fully intended to share our condolences and add our tributes to those remembering her this afternoon . The two of you have been valued friends since the early days of marriage and public engagement. We always appreciated the opportunity to visit my growing up grounds on North New Jersey. We regret that the risks associated with our age demographic have caused us to accept reluctantly the recommended social isolation, as we would like to have demonstrated our sadness and well wishes in person. We hope to continue to see you at the symphony. In the meantime, please accept our most sincere condolences.
March 10, 2020
wonderful memories of recorder music and friendship. I thank God for this beautiful spirit spirit.
Clarietta Woods
March 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My loving thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Kurt
March 8, 2020
Memories of the wonderful Open House events at the Calkin residence, and the many trips abroad I shared with Mary and Ron with the Indiana Chorale with North Church Methodist on 38th street. Mary was a lovely lady, a wonderful friend.
Marjorie J. Kurt 6360 Ida St. Indianapolis. 46241-1019
Julia hosek
March 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 7, 2020
Dear Ron ... Bill and I are both so saddened by the loss of your beloved Mary. I have such fond memories of you both from our Fairview days of years past. We send you our love and prayers. Susan and Bill Beranek
Dotty Reehling
March 7, 2020
Ron, I am so sorry to hear. Mary was just one of the sweetest people I know. Enjoyed our work together in Day Nursery Auxiliary. Prayers for you and yours.
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