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Mary Ann Kester
1945 - 2023
Mary Ann Kester
1945 - 2023
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BORN
1945
DIED
2023
Mary Kester Obituary
Mary Ann (Monzel) Kester age 77 passed away Monday Jan 2, 2023 in Caldwell Idaho after a long battle with heart issues. Mary Ann was born in St Paul MN, to Dr Carl and Margaret Monzel. She grew up in St Paul, and in July 1964 married Thomas Lloyd Kester, and the couple had 6 children, the family of 8 moved to Hudson WI in 1971, and permanently to Washington State in 1984.
Mary Ann loved spending time at the ocean, collecting shells and beach treasures, having "coffee" with her pals, long drives to see the vast beauty of the Pacific Northwest, she loved to shop, read, knit, and spend time with her family, and she also loved going to the Casino.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents Dr Carl and Margaret Monzel, her husband Thomas Lloyd Kester, her daughter Lauri (Kester) Mohn, her 2 brothers Robert (Bob) Monzel and Carl Monzel.
Mary Ann is survived by daughters Kristi Harwell (Chris) of Hudson WI, Juli M Spery of Midlothian VA, Mari M Wruble of Caldwell ID, Terri J Marks of Everett WA, and her son Thomas L Kester JR of Everett WA, along with 11 Grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be planned for late spring/early summer in Hudson or St Paul, and a private burial will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent WA at a future date to be determined.
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Anna Webster
January 5, 2023
I only met my dear pen-friend, Mary Ann, twice in the 63 years we corresponded - in 1968 when I spent 3 weeks with her family in St Paul.and again in 1997 for a long weekend in Lake Stevens.
Such happy memories.
We got on so well and I feel I have lost one of my closest friends.
My love to all the family at this sad time.
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Teri Emerick Howard
January 5, 2023
Mimi, Terri & family,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your mom. Mary was such a sweet lady. She will be missed! Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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