Mary D. Halbe

Mary D. Halbe

Mary Halbe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 29 to May 30, 2011.
Age: 98 years. Deceased in St. Helena, May 21, 2011. Mary is survived by sons Franklin Halbe (Donna) of Paradise, CA, and Stephen Halbe (Sherrill) of St. Helena, CA, and her seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Born and raised in San Francisco, she later resided in Larkspur and Rohnert Park. Mary enjoyed her countless friends, the arts, travel, and the challenge of independent living. She will be greatly missed by those who shared her kindnesses and by those who loved her dearly. A private Entombment was held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA. The Family wishes to thank the staffs at Rose Haven Senior Care, St. Helena Hospital, and Parent-Sorensen Mortuary for their kind care and assistance.

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