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Mary Cedarleaf Obituary
Our beloved Mother, Grand-mother and Great-Grandmother went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2018 with family by her side. Mary was born in 1928 to George and Delores Giles in St Paul MN. In 1950 she married Edward Cedarleaf and in the 1960's they moved their family of 9 to Bellevue, WA to the home where she would live for the rest of her life. Mary enjoyed painting, decorating and visiting with family and friends. In 1974 she was featured in the Seattle P.I. as the first female umpire in Bellevue and the only female member of the Northwest Umpire Association. She spent many years as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and Color Guard with the Redmond VFW Post #2995. It was her spirit that drove her to join in, learn and be involved and she loved every minute of it. She was a proud American.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents George and Delores Giles; her brothers LaVerne, Donald, Eugene and Francis Giles. She is survived by her sisters Anita, Janice and Patricia; her children Mark, Timothy (Kristen), Guy, Kellie, Brian, Bart and Paul (Sue); 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Bellevue.
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Kellie Schaefer
February 4, 2021
It's been 2 years now, I miss her everyday. I've picked up my phone and almost called her a few times.
I'm glad my parents went together. They loved each other till the end.
Love you mom and dad.
I miss you both dearly
February 23, 2019
My mom was an amazing lady. She put her mind to something she never stopped until it was finished.
She was a tough old bird. She told you to jump you asked how high.
She loved her children unconditionally. She didn't have favorites.
She lived her life to the fullest. She didn't let anyone or anything stop her.
I was her only daughter and I loved her with all my heart. She loved me the same.
As I got older we had a fantastic relationship.
Christmas day I flew in from New Mexico and went straight to her. We had a wonderful time together. She was talking and joking, and laughing.
I will never forget the time we had together.
She was my mom, my straight, my best friend and I couldn't ask for a better lady to be my mom.
My brother Paul and I spent the last night with her and we were by her side when she passed away.
My father passed away 18 days after my mother did. I was by his side when he passed. I told him to take her hand and go with her. A precher came in and gave him his last rights said the Our Father with him. He passed away 20 minutes later peacefully in his sleep.
I know they are together in peace with God.
Sue Giles
February 10, 2019
I have known you my whole life. You were super nice when we would frequented coming to Seattle. You remind me so much of Dad. You two should have been twins. Thank you for all the fun and family. Love you always and forever. :)
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