Mary Elizabeth Shorey

"An Angel was summoned to heaven as her time on earth was finished..." Mary Elizabeth Shorey (Breuer) passed away suddenly after a brief illness on December 13, 2022. She was born to Christian John (Jack) and Frances Elizabeth (Slaybaugh) Breuer. She was the oldest of 9 children. Mary met Merle Francis Shorey on a night out -cruising -Fremont street. The couple married on January 19,1963. They would have celebrated their 60th Anniversary this past January. They had four children; Edward Joseph, Sheri Ann, Robert Michael and Teresa (Traci) Gail. Mary went to work full time when her youngest started kindergarten. She worked at First National Bank as a teller. Through her strong will and perseverance, she worked, went to school at night and raised her family. Along with name changes, First Interstate Bank and then, Wells Fargo Bank, she climbed the corporate ladder and became the Branch Manager of numerous locations. After about 30 years, she left the financial career behind and worked as a PBX operator for both The Castaways and Sam's Town Hotels until she retired. Mary adored her grandchildren. You could always see with her expressions how much she was elated to visit with the little ones. Mary is survived by her husband, her four children and their spouses, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her brothers, Gerald and Michael; and Grandson Brian. Her passing has left a hole in our hearts and our lives and she will be forever missed. Services will be March 25, 2023 10:00 am at Mountain View Lutheran Church 9550 W. Cheyenne Av. Las Vegas, NV. 89129 Following: A "Celebration of Life" gathering will be hosted by the Family at 1686 Cookson Ct. Las Vegas, NV. 89156 1:00 pm In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice (diabetes ,Heart Association, Cancer etc. ) In her name.