Mary was a woman of civility, humor, and grace. It was a gift to have known her. I have two small stories to share. In one, we are in a MCPAWS meeting and I’m presenting something that is a contentious issue and another attendee begins to shout and interrupt me. Mary intervened with a brief comment about civil discourse, given with a smile, and the interruptions ceased. Thank you, Mary.
In another, several of us were lamenting the inability to make a left turn during the busy days of summer in McCall when Mary gently reminded us, “Don’t forget, we want visitors to come here.” She was indeed a welcoming presence in McCall, warm and gracious, bringing people together.
Sunny is the word that comes to mind when I think of Mary. I was warmed by her smiles and laughter.
There’s no one like her. She is greatly missed.
--Joy Hamilton, friend
In another, several of us were lamenting the inability to make a left turn during the busy days of summer in McCall when Mary gently reminded us, “Don’t forget, we want visitors to come here.” She was indeed a welcoming presence in McCall, warm and gracious, bringing people together.
Sunny is the word that comes to mind when I think of Mary. I was warmed by her smiles and laughter.
There’s no one like her. She is greatly missed.
--Joy Hamilton, friend
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