Mary Anna Pfiefer

Mary Pfiefer Obituary

PFIEFER, Mary Anna
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, September 6, 1921, the oldest daughter of George and Mary Belleville. She died October 26, 2009. Her loving husband of 66 years preceded her in death on September 19, 2009. She leaves behind seven children.
She was the loving mother of Sue Murray (John); Daniel J. Pfiefer, Jr. (Betty); Richard Pfiefer (Susan); Shirley Pfiefer; Peter Pfiefer; George Pfiefer (Cindy); Kathleen Aragon (Charles) and grandmother to 13 grandchildren.
She grew up in Connecticut, New York City, Texas, New Jersey, and North Carolina. She came to Sacramento in 1946 with her new husband. She worked part-time for Weinstock's Department Store while her children were young. She then went to work for the State of California, Department of Health Services, as a Legal Secretary for 15 years. After raising her children, at age 60 she earned an Associate of Arts degree from Sacramento City College.
There will be a rosary at Gormley & Sons, 2015 Capitol Ave. on Thursday, October 29, at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church, 3159 Land Park Dr. on Friday, October 30th, 10am. There will be a reception following interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contribute to a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Mary Pfiefer

6 Entries

Vermont in the rocks of Moab Utah

December 29, 2009

Dear Kathy and Family,

Vic and I are so sad to hear of the loss of your mother and of your father. They are forever together. From your Christmas message it is obvious that the greatest gift your parents have left with you was the gift of love. There is no greater gift. And, you have learned from their precious gift. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love

Deb and Vic Tirrito

Sandy (Ryugo) Ida

October 29, 2009

Dear Susan and Pfiefer Clan,
Sympathy to you all upon the passing of your mom, Mary. All of us kids who grew up on Flint Way, zigzagged our way thru Dan & Mary's home because of our friendships with all of you thru Riverside, Cal Jr. Hi, & McClatchy... the neighborhood children played in each others' yards.
I had a nice chat with your mom on the front porch in August. It was a compliment when she told me I "looked the same" and recognized me.
I remember Mary's delicious apricot jam!

Jack Androvich

October 29, 2009

Mary & Dan were one of our dearest set of "second parents" in the Flint Way neighborhood. I got to see both of them (with Susan) at Grace Ryugo's memorial last year and I treasured that. My brother Bob and I will look forward to seeing the Pfiefer clan tomorrow at the memorial service.

"Jackie" Androvich

Vera Acevedo

October 29, 2009

Dear Richard,

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I will keep her in my prayers and ask God and the Virgen Mary to keep watch over her.

Vera Acevedo
Department of Mathematics
San Jose State University

Dawne Takehara

October 28, 2009

Dear Dan, Shirley, Susan, Kathy, Peter, George, Dan and Richard, I am so saddened to see the passing of your mom in the paper. I am so glad I visited them a few months ago and got to chit chat about the old days when I was growning up and Shirley and I were great buddies. I don't think your dad knew who I was at first because I called myself Dawn. At some point in the conversation he looked at me and said Dawne! It was so cute cause he then made the connection as to who I was...Your father was just the same as I had remembered and unfortunately I didn't get to visit with your mom because she was taking a nap and I didn't want to wake her. I know what it is like to loose your parent and I have no great words of wisdom to ease your pain. Unfortunately it is a process of healing that takes lots of time. Remember the good times and share those experiences with your kids and your brothers and sisters and your dad. Take care my dear old friends and know my thoughts are with you. In Sympathy and Love, Dawne Mayhew Takehara

October 28, 2009

Over the years, I have been blessed with wonderful loving relationships, beautiful children and grandchildren and genuinely dear friends. Among my most treasured relationships in my life, is the one I enjoyed with Dan and Mary Pfiefer. It has been a genuine honor to know both of them.

After Mary’s stroke without hesitation, not only did they welcome me into their beautiful home that Dan designed and built, but, also to their rather extraordinary lives. I cannot fully express how much I admire the manner in which they carried out their lives. They possessed a grace and dignity, a wealth of commitment to each other and their family that is a very rare these days. Even during the more trying times when Mary was in the hospital, I saw the depth of their lifelong commitment and love for each other. I heard the stories of Dan’s time in the service as a co-pilot during the war and about Dan’s world travels (I must admit some of these stories had me on the edge of my seat). However, the best story was when Dan met Mary. With that story, I saw the twinkle in the eyes, and the love that lived in his heart. Later when Mary was able to join us, there were stories about the seven amazing children that they raised. I saw the commitment of a family, and the bond that is unwavering. We shared the way good friends will.

Mary and Dan’s friendship is a wonderful gift that I will cherish for all of my life.

Love you always,
Debbie Sawaya

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