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Mary Agnes McGarry

Mary McGarry Obituary

Mary Agnes McGarry was born May 13, 1919 in Wapakoneta, Ohio and passed away April 13, 2007. Her granddaughter, Cherise, with whom she lived for the last 18 years and her niece, Peg Campos of San Diego were with Mary at her death. She grew up in Wapakoneta and moved to California in the 1940's. Mary is survived by her five children: Michael Fisher of Ontario, Thomas McGarry and wife Juline of Claremont, Patrick McGarry of Hesperia, Bill McGa rry of Glendale and Dorothy Diedrich of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Mary is also survived by her eight grandchildren: Keith McGarry, Brad McGarry, Cherise McGarry, Heath McGarry, Joy Jackson, Brian Fitzgerald, Danielle McGarry and Taylor McGarry; also six great-grandchildren and her sister Cecilia "Ditty" Deschler, in addition to many extra grandchildren, lots of nieces and nephews and friends. Mary was one of the most loved people we knew and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Draper Mortuary, Ontario. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption in Claremont. Draper Mortuary is assisting the family.

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Published by Daily Bulletin from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary McGarry

Sponsored by Cherise.

26 Entries

Mary celebrates her 87th birthday - May 2006

May 13, 2011

Cherise

May 13, 2011

Happy birthday Grandma - miss you so much.

Cherise

May 13, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandma.

Dorothy Diedrich

May 13, 2007

Today is Mother's Day and what would have been my mom's birthday. I sang her Happy Birthday this morning. Today has been tough...

I love you, mom. Happy Birthday and Happy Mother's Day!!!

Love, Dorothy

Kate-Lynn McGarry

May 1, 2007

Great-Grandma Mary,
I will miss you. I already miss writting to you. Mommy says that I can still see you and talk to you in my dreams. If you see pokie can you tell him that I miss him and that speeding is fine. My dad took him to a pond at his work.
I love you great-grandma,

LoriAnn,Keith,Kate-Lynn and Kyle

May 1, 2007

We are blessed for the time inwhich we had and are sad to know that it has come to an end. We will continue to be close even though we are apart for you will always be in our hearts.You will be missed but newver forgotten.

Tom and Juline McGarry

April 26, 2007

Mom was a special person. She raised 5 children by herself. She loved music, dancing, hanging out with her buds, sports, her family and, of course, the highway patrol.
Mom was also a friend and confidant. We will miss mom so very much, but we know we will see her again in Heaven.
God bless you mom, we love you.

Paula and Jose Menendez

April 19, 2007

We were so fourunate to have had "grandma" in our lives. Even though I only met her a few times, my husband has such fond memories of her. She was a wonderful woman with a great spirit about her. She will be missed but the fun times are the ones that we will always remember!!!!

Dot

April 19, 2007

I'm Dot (Dorothy), Mary's daughter.

When I was quite young, my big brother Bill taught me how to read. My mom ran with it. She took me on regular jaunts to the Pomona Library. I became a voracious reader and reading became a staple in my life. Now, I'm writing two books...

I loved spending time with my mom--going places together and sharing time and events together. We particularly always found lots to do when Uncle Dick came to town.

As a child, we had three important events: LA County Fair, Disneyland, and going down to San Diego to spend a week with Aunt Polly and Uncle Burr's family. I guess going down to see my cousins was always the most important time for me. We were a close-knit bunch.

My mom loved to go out dancing and loved to have fun in life.

She loved football. She enjoyed both college and professional games, but for me it's always been strictly pro football.

When betting for fun in an office pool, I would give her a call and ask her who "looked good" to her. She would explain why I should pick this team over that team. She could recall how the team played the previous season, etc. Invariably, she chose the winner.

I loved my mom and I know she loved me, too.

More to follow...

Den & Don The Kruse Brothers

April 18, 2007

When we went to California in 1996, Aunt Mary let us stay at her house for 3 days... She made us feel welcome and at home. We loved her and we will never forget Aunt Mary and her hospitality.

April 18, 2007

Tom, Juline and family

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dwight and Alice Rehm

Brian

April 17, 2007

Mary McGarry was one of the kindest, most generous and loving people I've ever known in my life.

To me, she wasn't just a relative, but a link to my past, a compass to gage where I come from and where I'm going. I never sought her advice, but her life proved advice enough.

Now I have to sail on without her to give me my bearings. I'll have to use what I learned from my time with her, and treasure the memories I have.

I'm going to miss Grandma Mary deeply.

Margie Wollam

April 16, 2007

Cherise, i was so sorry to hear of
the passing of your grandma. She was a very special person and I am
sure you have alot of special
memories. My thoughts are with you
and your family.

Donna Guisado

April 16, 2007

Joy, Cherise, and family...I had the privelege of meeting your Grandma this past Halloween, and you're right! She loved to have a good time! I am so sorry for your loss but am deeply moved by the obvious impact she had on so many people. Blessings to all of you!

Sharalynn Culy

April 16, 2007

The family has my deepest sympathy, loss is hard to cope with and until you have experienced a deep loss you never know the void.

Tom Chambers

April 15, 2007

She was just about the best Mom on the block, back then, back when we were all so young.

Angelina Hardin

April 15, 2007

To Cherise and family - I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know that G'ma Mary is in a better place now and I know that she will be greatly missed. I'm so sorry I never got the chance to meet her! I'll keep you all in my good thoughts and prayers...

Jeanne Rhome

April 15, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss of your grandmother.
May God be with you now and always.
Jeanne (Sean's Grandma)

Laurie Henkel

April 15, 2007

What a wonderful Grandma to have so many people love and miss you. My thoughts are with you, Cherise, for all you did and are still doing for your Grandma.

Cherise McGarry

April 15, 2007

I love you oh so very much, Grandma.

Shelly Goodiwn

April 14, 2007

Mary was a wonderful lady and she will be truely missed. Anyone whom met her would have loved her a lot.

Heath, Mandie, Skylar & Eliana McGarry

April 14, 2007

We love you, and will miss you..We are so grateful that our Heavenly Father set forth a marvelous plan, and that through that plan we will one day be re-united with you again..We Love You Grandma.

Gigi Cirrincione

April 14, 2007

My "Great Aunt" Mary was such a cool lady!!! She was such a kick, anybody would just love her to bits. I stayed with Aunt Mary when I'd come down for the races and believe it or not...Aunt Mary was a Jeff Gordon fan! She thought he was cute! She was so much fun. I will truly miss her and look forward to seeing her again when we meet up in Heaven!! I love you Aunt Mary!!

Gerena Sumrall

April 14, 2007

I pray that God will keep HIS loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort. God took Mary to Heaven because HE loved her and felt she needed a rest. God is good.

Joy

April 14, 2007

I love you grandma.

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