Mary Catherine Shell

I never met her but have heard her name here in Okinawa. She was well loved! Rest is peace Mary!

I am so very sad for all who knew and loved Mary. She was a bright and shining student in my 3rd grade class at Bechtel Elementary in Okinawa. I loved that sweet girl's beautiful smile, twinkling eyes, and bubbly personality. I remember, especially, watching Mary and a classmate joyfully doing cartwheels and other impressive gymnastics out at recess. My heart goes out to Mary's parents and family.

I was fortunate to become friends with the Shell family when Mary's older sister was a student in my class in Okinawa. One of my fondest memories of Mary was when, as a two year old, she would walk Chloe to class and sit down in a student chair,and insist she was ready for school. My ddepest condolences go out to the Shell family over their loss.

I grew up in Okinawa with Mary in elementary school and she was one of my best friends. Mary was always so sweet and genuine and always had smile on her face. Hearing about her passing just sent me into shock and my condolences and prayers go out to her family and friends. She will be missed so much and I´m so lucky I ever got the chance to know her

When she asked to borrow my eraser in English class.