March 7 1947 April 8 2010
Mary died Thursday afternoon at 4:40PM PDT. Reenie and I were at her side as her breathing stopped and her heart quit working.
Mary died Thursday afternoon at 4:40PM PDT. Reenie and I were at her side as her breathing stopped and her heart quit working.
She is gone from us now. Please send any good thoughts, prayers, and strong feelings so she knows she is not forgotten.
Mary was loved by her family and friends. Truly loved. I cannot believe her death is true even though I was there when her breath stopped and she died. I half expect she will wander into the bedroom tonight.
Please send me any Mary experiences you have that I may use in the eulogy.
Plans are not firm yet, but we are planning a memorial service in Los Gatos followed by a memorial service in St. Paul. Interment will be at the Quirk family plot at Resurrection cemetery in St Paul. Mary ask that I host a "celebration of her life" party in a month or two to really appreciate her life. Let me know if you want to attend the party.
Pat
3 comments:
Oh Pat, I am so sorry that you lost her. No one could have provided more love and care than you did. One thing I will always remember is that while you worked very hard on the PLC project, meetings absolutely could not run late on nights when you and Mary had dinner plans, and her birthday (as well as the jewelry shopping before her birthday)took precedence over any work commitment. I've always admired what a priority you were for each other, and the joy you had in showing us the pictures from your many adventures. You truly were meant for each other. I'm sending you my love and prayers.
Nancy
Hi Pat, I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. Though I was not lucky enough to spend much time with Mary, I feel like I know her really well. The stories, and vacation picures you shared, brought us closer to the woman you love.
My one "Mary memory" is her citrus fennel salad. She had brought it to John's BBQ years ago, and that was the first time I had eaten fennel! She was nice enough to share the recipe, and I have been making it ever since. I even planned fennel in my garden so I could have a steady supply.
I cannot begin to understand how hard this must be for you, just know that she is always looking out for you.
Sending our prayers your way.
Pat & family, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Mary fought a courageous battle these past months. May she rest in peace now, and we can all look back with wonderful memories.
I have only known Mary a short time, helping out with travels to & from Stanford. she was a truly remarkable lady. Seeing these pix are a great testament to a truly remarkable lady.
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