Mary Burns, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home, in the way she wanted - with a sliver of blue peeking through the clouds.
She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Ilene Cartee, on August 24, 1929. After waving goodbye to Fort Dodge, Mary ultimately found her way to Everett, Washington. While working at Scott Paper, she met her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Burns.
When asked what the highlights in life that brought her joy were– three came quickly to mind. First, building their house on Summit Avenue. She explained, "Those were good times. We would come home from work tired but get busy working on the house. I didn't mind the work. Good times." Next were the early morning trips to Moses Lake. "We would get up while still dark. Pack breakfast and lunch, wake up the kids, load them in the car, and head for a day of fishing crappie. We got there when the sun came up. Ate breakfast and fished all day, then drove home and cleaned the fish." Her third memory also involved fishing, but this time it was in Ketchikan, Alaska. Once or twice a year, Bob and Mary would head to Clover Pass for two weeks of nonstop fishing. "I sure looked forward to fishing in Ketchikan," Mary stated.
After leaving Scott Paper, Mary went to work for Everett School District in food services. She enjoyed being around children because as she put it, "kids keep you young." During her years with the school district, she acquired numerous food preparation skills which came in handy while serving her church during her retirement years.
Some people may not know that Mary was baptized as a child in the Methodist church. She carried her faith close to her heart, and later in life became active at First United Methodist Church on Colby Avenue. Attending the women's bible study helped to strengthen her understanding of scripture. Once a week, a small group of women would gather at church to prepare sack lunches for a local shelter. Mary was happy to participate in this simple task of church service.
Mary's interest was diverse. In addition to fishing, she enjoyed gardening, her cats, and a good Mariner's game; but most will agree, her love for the Seahawks ran deep. She had green & blue running through her veins. If she wasn't at the game, she had it playing at home. When asked what she would like to be buried in, she said, "my Seahawks game jersey - bedroom closet, top shelf," then nodded her head and grinned.
Mary lived a long full life. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Berrier; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sandy Hjort, George and Doris Burns, Kenneth and Michelle Burns; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, beloved nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns; son, David Berrier; and her parents, Elmer and Ilene Cartee. Her only wish in life was to have had more time with her husband - now her wish has come true.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett, Washington.
Memorial donations can be directed to the NOAH Center in Stanwood, or to your local Animal Humane Society. Mary was passionate about the cats she adopted over the years.
The Burns family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Vogel, Clarrice Jack, and Jonathan & Saraya Barton; without their support and help, Mary's desire to pass at home could not have been honored. We are beyond grateful for their gift of love, compassion, and time.
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)
She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Ilene Cartee, on August 24, 1929. After waving goodbye to Fort Dodge, Mary ultimately found her way to Everett, Washington. While working at Scott Paper, she met her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Burns.
When asked what the highlights in life that brought her joy were– three came quickly to mind. First, building their house on Summit Avenue. She explained, "Those were good times. We would come home from work tired but get busy working on the house. I didn't mind the work. Good times." Next were the early morning trips to Moses Lake. "We would get up while still dark. Pack breakfast and lunch, wake up the kids, load them in the car, and head for a day of fishing crappie. We got there when the sun came up. Ate breakfast and fished all day, then drove home and cleaned the fish." Her third memory also involved fishing, but this time it was in Ketchikan, Alaska. Once or twice a year, Bob and Mary would head to Clover Pass for two weeks of nonstop fishing. "I sure looked forward to fishing in Ketchikan," Mary stated.
After leaving Scott Paper, Mary went to work for Everett School District in food services. She enjoyed being around children because as she put it, "kids keep you young." During her years with the school district, she acquired numerous food preparation skills which came in handy while serving her church during her retirement years.
Some people may not know that Mary was baptized as a child in the Methodist church. She carried her faith close to her heart, and later in life became active at First United Methodist Church on Colby Avenue. Attending the women's bible study helped to strengthen her understanding of scripture. Once a week, a small group of women would gather at church to prepare sack lunches for a local shelter. Mary was happy to participate in this simple task of church service.
Mary's interest was diverse. In addition to fishing, she enjoyed gardening, her cats, and a good Mariner's game; but most will agree, her love for the Seahawks ran deep. She had green & blue running through her veins. If she wasn't at the game, she had it playing at home. When asked what she would like to be buried in, she said, "my Seahawks game jersey - bedroom closet, top shelf," then nodded her head and grinned.
Mary lived a long full life. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Berrier; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sandy Hjort, George and Doris Burns, Kenneth and Michelle Burns; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, beloved nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns; son, David Berrier; and her parents, Elmer and Ilene Cartee. Her only wish in life was to have had more time with her husband - now her wish has come true.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett, Washington.
Memorial donations can be directed to the NOAH Center in Stanwood, or to your local Animal Humane Society. Mary was passionate about the cats she adopted over the years.
The Burns family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Vogel, Clarrice Jack, and Jonathan & Saraya Barton; without their support and help, Mary's desire to pass at home could not have been honored. We are beyond grateful for their gift of love, compassion, and time.
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)
Mary Burns, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home, in the way she wanted - with a sliver of blue peeking through the clouds.
She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Ilene Cartee, on August 24, 1929. After waving goodbye to Fort Dodge, Mary ultimately found her way to Everett, Washington. While working at Scott Paper, she met her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Burns.
When asked what the highlights in life that brought her joy were– three came quickly to mind. First, building their house on Summit Avenue. She explained, "Those were good times. We would come home from work tired but get busy working on the house. I didn't mind the work. Good times." Next were the early morning trips to Moses Lake. "We would get up while still dark. Pack breakfast and lunch, wake up the kids, load them in the car, and head for a day of fishing crappie. We got there when the sun came up. Ate breakfast and fished all day, then drove home and cleaned the fish." Her third memory also involved fishing, but this time it was in Ketchikan, Alaska. Once or twice a year, Bob and Mary would head to Clover Pass for two weeks of nonstop fishing. "I sure looked forward to fishing in Ketchikan," Mary stated.
After leaving Scott Paper, Mary went to work for Everett School District in food services. She enjoyed being around children because as she put it, "kids keep you young." During her years with the school district, she acquired numerous food preparation skills which came in handy while serving her church during her retirement years.
Some people may not know that Mary was baptized as a child in the Methodist church. She carried her faith close to her heart, and later in life became active at First United Methodist Church on Colby Avenue. Attending the women's bible study helped to strengthen her understanding of scripture. Once a week, a small group of women would gather at church to prepare sack lunches for a local shelter. Mary was happy to participate in this simple task of church service.
Mary's interest was diverse. In addition to fishing, she enjoyed gardening, her cats, and a good Mariner's game; but most will agree, her love for the Seahawks ran deep. She had green & blue running through her veins. If she wasn't at the game, she had it playing at home. When asked what she would like to be buried in, she said, "my Seahawks game jersey - bedroom closet, top shelf," then nodded her head and grinned.
Mary lived a long full life. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Berrier; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sandy Hjort, George and Doris Burns, Kenneth and Michelle Burns; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, beloved nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns; son, David Berrier; and her parents, Elmer and Ilene Cartee. Her only wish in life was to have had more time with her husband - now her wish has come true.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett, Washington.
Memorial donations can be directed to the NOAH Center in Stanwood, or to your local Animal Humane Society. Mary was passionate about the cats she adopted over the years.
The Burns family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Vogel, Clarrice Jack, and Jonathan & Saraya Barton; without their support and help, Mary's desire to pass at home could not have been honored. We are beyond grateful for their gift of love, compassion, and time.
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)
She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Elmer and Ilene Cartee, on August 24, 1929. After waving goodbye to Fort Dodge, Mary ultimately found her way to Everett, Washington. While working at Scott Paper, she met her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Burns.
When asked what the highlights in life that brought her joy were– three came quickly to mind. First, building their house on Summit Avenue. She explained, "Those were good times. We would come home from work tired but get busy working on the house. I didn't mind the work. Good times." Next were the early morning trips to Moses Lake. "We would get up while still dark. Pack breakfast and lunch, wake up the kids, load them in the car, and head for a day of fishing crappie. We got there when the sun came up. Ate breakfast and fished all day, then drove home and cleaned the fish." Her third memory also involved fishing, but this time it was in Ketchikan, Alaska. Once or twice a year, Bob and Mary would head to Clover Pass for two weeks of nonstop fishing. "I sure looked forward to fishing in Ketchikan," Mary stated.
After leaving Scott Paper, Mary went to work for Everett School District in food services. She enjoyed being around children because as she put it, "kids keep you young." During her years with the school district, she acquired numerous food preparation skills which came in handy while serving her church during her retirement years.
Some people may not know that Mary was baptized as a child in the Methodist church. She carried her faith close to her heart, and later in life became active at First United Methodist Church on Colby Avenue. Attending the women's bible study helped to strengthen her understanding of scripture. Once a week, a small group of women would gather at church to prepare sack lunches for a local shelter. Mary was happy to participate in this simple task of church service.
Mary's interest was diverse. In addition to fishing, she enjoyed gardening, her cats, and a good Mariner's game; but most will agree, her love for the Seahawks ran deep. She had green & blue running through her veins. If she wasn't at the game, she had it playing at home. When asked what she would like to be buried in, she said, "my Seahawks game jersey - bedroom closet, top shelf," then nodded her head and grinned.
Mary lived a long full life. She is survived by one daughter, Kathleen Berrier; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Sandy Hjort, George and Doris Burns, Kenneth and Michelle Burns; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, beloved nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Burns; son, David Berrier; and her parents, Elmer and Ilene Cartee. Her only wish in life was to have had more time with her husband - now her wish has come true.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett, Washington.
Memorial donations can be directed to the NOAH Center in Stanwood, or to your local Animal Humane Society. Mary was passionate about the cats she adopted over the years.
The Burns family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to Jerry Vogel, Clarrice Jack, and Jonathan & Saraya Barton; without their support and help, Mary's desire to pass at home could not have been honored. We are beyond grateful for their gift of love, compassion, and time.
Contributor: The Seakers (50146847)
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