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2021
Mary Isaak Obituary
Lifelong Douglas resident Mary Lee Isaak passed away Monday 9/27/2021
surrounded by her family in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born 12/29/1948 in Juneau Alaska to Donald & Norma Jean Peterson. She lived all of her 72 years in Douglas, Alaska. She married her High School sweetheart John Isaak in 1967 at the Douglas Methodist church and had 3 children. She enjoyed traveling, ceramics, cooking, & spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren were her greatest joys. She had such a giving heart & work ethic that was undeniable. She loved to spoil all of her family and friends. She got go much enjoyment out of making others happy. She will be greatly missed and will surely leave a hole in the hearts of everyone that knew her.
Mary Lee spent 33 years working for the City and Borough of Juneau at Bartlett Regional Hospital and over 30 years working for family at Ike's Fuel.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Don & Norma Peterson, Sister Donetta Jean Peterson and Brother, Patrick Peterson.
She is survived by her husband John of 54 years, Daughter & Son in law Darrel & Teresa McCracken of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Daughter and Son in law, Jeanne & Rick Lewis of Douglas & John Isaak Jr. & Martha Hewlett of Douglas, Brother, James and Kim Peterson of Juneau, Charles & Theresa Peterson of Kodiak, grandchildren Krista Gerhart of Vancouver, WA, Ryan McCracken of Vancouver WA, Amanda Lysle of Seattle WA, Aldrick Withrow of Coos Bay, OR, Jordyn Hensley of Rathdrum, ID and Christopher & Devyn Isaak of Douglas. Mary Lee also has several great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews that she loved very much.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the loving and caring staff members at Kootenai Medical Center as well as Dr. Bartels and his staff at Beacon Cancer Center & The Cancer Center at Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Into the hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God – Psalms 31:5
No services are planned at this time. Please send donations in Mary Lee's honor to the charity of your choice.
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Mike D.
October 27, 2022
Solid gold through and through. Mary Lee. She truly was.
Condolences to her whole family. And respect. Peace.
Patty Haines/Baptiste
March 25, 2022
To all of MaryLee´s family,
She was the sister of my heart and I miss her everyday as I am sure you do also.
There are no words to express this huge loss to all of us so I won´t even try. Just know that she loved all of you with her whole being.
Remember her loving smile and laughter and the warm hugs she shared with you as she did with me and allow them to help carry you
until we can all meet again with her in heaven.
Cathleen Anderson
November 19, 2021
My deepest condolences to Mary's family. I've known her for years; she was a wonderful person and I will miss her a lot.
Patty Germain
November 14, 2021
May your memories of Mery Lee forever leave a smile on your hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Jesse Hay
November 14, 2021
so sorry to hear of your passing, may your family find peace and comfort.
Marti Ward Bernardez
November 10, 2021
I want to let you all know how sorry I am that Mary Lee passed away. I know she went through a lot. She was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
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