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Mary Spreen Obituary

Mary I. Toots Spreen passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Lois Milam. She was born May 6, 1939, in San Antonio. Toots is survived by her husband of 48 years, Louis C. Spreen; sons: Scott and wife Michele of Seattle, WA, Kent and wife Sara of San Antonio, TX; sisters Jean Atkinson and husband Jim Tobe of Kenedy, TX, Ann Ransdell and husband Tom of San Antonio, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; and her South Dakota daughter Mary Jo Raap. She taught school for 32 years with NISD and was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church for over 45 years. She will be truly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be Friday, July 25th, 6-8 P.M. at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 26th, 11:00 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church, 5714 Callaghan Road with Pastor William Swantner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hope Lutheran Church Capital Fund, Texas Lutheran University Scholarship Fund, or the charity of your choice. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 24, 2008.

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Paula Pollock

July 26, 2008

Dear Family, I just learned today of Mary's passing. Ironically, I was told after my 11:30 Yoga class at Gold's Gym where Mary attended every week that she could. I don't remember how long I have known Mary, but she attended classes several times a week for months on end, perhaps for as long as 2 years. I kept up with her health challenges and always prayed for her, especially after my last e-mail with her when I learned she had been in the hospital for so many days.

She always offered me advice about my young son and his school habits, which I truly appreciated. I know she loved her family, her Church, and gardening. Mary was a beautiful person, so loving and honest and she led by example in everything she did. She touched my heart in many ways and I am blessed to have known her. Please accept my sincere condolences. The family is in our prayers. We will all miss our dear Mary.

Sincerely,
Paula Pollock

Charlotte Chancellor

July 26, 2008

With love and prayers for the family at this time. I have precious memories from high school and our 50th reuion.

Ray and Mary Laura Beal

July 25, 2008

What a wonderful neighbor! May you now rest in the arms of the Lord. Mary, we will be there for Louis and watch out for him. Rest peacefully. We will always miss your walks through the neighborhood.
Ray and Mary Laura Beal and Austin and Joshua Beal.

Karen Foster

July 24, 2008

To the Spreen family:

Our sincere condolences to your family. Mary was a real jewel.

In His Name -
Karen (Immel) Foster & George Foster

Phil Charo

July 24, 2008

Please accept our most sincere condolences. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.

Dennis, Phil & Neena

Roy Nell Schneider-Norby

July 24, 2008

Our sympathy to you and your family in Christ LOVE. Norby's

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