Mary Elizabeth Grossman
Mary Elizabeth Grossman
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Mary Grossman Obituary
Richland, Wash.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, Mary Elizabeth Grossman died on Thursday, September 28, 2006, from complications of a stroke.
Mary was born in Middleton, OH, February 26, 1915.
After graduating high school, she moved to Columbus, OH, where she worked at Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, where she met the love of her life, John Grossman.
Upon his return from WWII, they married November 1945.
In 1952, they moved to Southern California and lived for 47 years. Later moved to Richland, WA, to be closer to family.
Mary's interests were in her family, traveling, playing the piano and writing letters to the many friends she acquired through the years. One of her favorite activities was dancing with John to the Big Band Era music.
Mary is survived by husband, John of 61 years, daughter, Gay Fitzgibbon (Davis), Richland, WA; granddaughter, Beverly Paddock (Randy), Sharilin, WA; two nieces, Beverly Franko and Susan Barker.
There will be no formal services.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mary's memory to Hospice of Kennewick, WA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Margaret Huffman
October 8, 2006
Sorry to hear about Mary, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry and Margaret Huffman
Steve and Kathy Mulligan
October 6, 2006
Very sorry to read about Mary. Please accept our condolences. We often think about you both when driving down Waring Road.
Richard Butler
October 6, 2006
Dear John, So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She was such a wonderful person. My deepest sympathy.
Kathy Awbrey
October 6, 2006
Dear John, I was sadden to hear about Mary. What a wonderful friend she was to you. My loving thoughts are with you, John. Kathy
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Paul Frye
October 3, 2006
To Randy, Bev and Family,
I am saddend by your loss. It is a hard thing to loose a person close to your heart.
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