Mary Acker Obituary
Mary Ann Acker, age 94, of Lynden passed away in Bellingham on Monday October 27, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Robert D. and Willa F. (Carter) Higgins. Mary and her husband, Paul, moved from California to Lynden in 2025 to be nearer to family. Mary was a piano teacher for over 50 years and enjoyed playing for over 80 years. She leaves a daughter and son and their spouses, five grandchildren and their spouses and thirteen great grandchildren.
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