Mary Rose Revering

REVERING, Mary Rose
Mary passed away peacefully shortly before her 71st birthday, surrounded by her husband, children and close friends, on June 4, 2009. Mary was born on June 8, 1938, in Sacramento, CA and lived in Carmichael most of her life. She met the love of her life, Buddy, in 1953, and they were married in 1956, during her senior year at McClatchy High School. She and Bud celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary last January 28th. Mary always dreamed of a large family, and realized that dream, having five children who were her pride and joy. She loved to cook and entertain. She was well-known for hosting large family gatherings with an attention to detail and always plenty of food and fun. Besides cooking, her many interests included sewing, antiquing, canning, reading, and traveling; but perhaps her most infamous talent was playing lowball and later, Texas Hold 'Em, winning many pots and tournaments over her long and illustrious ''career''. Mary is survived by her husband, August ''Bud'' Revering; sons, Steven and Gerald Revering; daughters, Sharon Carlson (Dave) and Tricia Franzblau (John); sister Eileen Morin (Paul); brother Don Kavaloski; grandchildren, Eric Revering, Merissa and Brandon Revering, Matthew, Lauren and Chad Carlson, Emma and Max Franzblau; great-grandchild Julianna Ramoz; step-grandchildren, Rachelle Marshall (BJ), and Jason Carlson (Mary); as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, step-great-grandchildren, and other beloved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Kavaloski, and her beloved son, James Joseph Revering. Recitation of the rosary will be held on Wed. June 10 at 7pm at Lind Brothers Mortuary, 4221 Manzanita Ave. in Carmichael. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thurs. June 11 at 10am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5751 Locust Ave., Carmichael. Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.