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Mary Jo <I>Hovland</I> Gallagher

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Mary Jo Hovland Gallagher

Birth
Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
22 Jul 2021 (aged 79)
Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida, USA
Burial
Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA Add to Map
Plot
SECTION 48 ROW S SITE 518
Memorial ID
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d/o Ralph and Irene (Ausman) Hovland; w/o Joseph Gallagher

Her nursing career began at St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. She left nursing to pursue a new profession as an international flight attendant for TWA, allowing her to travel the world. Mary Jo kept her nursing license current and when she retired from TWA, she served as an RN in Vermont and Florida.

Mary Jo was a guiding light in our family. She will be remembered for her caring, generosity, and thoughtfulness through her volunteer work. Mary Jo was a fabulous chef. She loved entertaining and cooked many gourmet meals for family and friends at her homes in Florida and Vermont. Mary Jo enjoyed taking beautiful photos and creating cards with her dear friend, Pauldra. She loved all animals, especially her cat — Daisy.

Mary Jo is survived by her husband Joseph Gallagher of 53 years. She was the bonus mom; also survived by her cherished twin; niece and nephews.

LEADER-TELEGRAM, EAU CLAIRE, Aug 19, 2021
d/o Ralph and Irene (Ausman) Hovland; w/o Joseph Gallagher

Her nursing career began at St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. She left nursing to pursue a new profession as an international flight attendant for TWA, allowing her to travel the world. Mary Jo kept her nursing license current and when she retired from TWA, she served as an RN in Vermont and Florida.

Mary Jo was a guiding light in our family. She will be remembered for her caring, generosity, and thoughtfulness through her volunteer work. Mary Jo was a fabulous chef. She loved entertaining and cooked many gourmet meals for family and friends at her homes in Florida and Vermont. Mary Jo enjoyed taking beautiful photos and creating cards with her dear friend, Pauldra. She loved all animals, especially her cat — Daisy.

Mary Jo is survived by her husband Joseph Gallagher of 53 years. She was the bonus mom; also survived by her cherished twin; niece and nephews.

LEADER-TELEGRAM, EAU CLAIRE, Aug 19, 2021


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  • Created by: Pine Needles
  • Added: Jul 14, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241600403/mary_jo-gallagher: accessed ), memorial page for Mary Jo Hovland Gallagher (20 Jun 1942–22 Jul 2021), Find a Grave Memorial ID 241600403, citing New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA; Maintained by Pine Needles (contributor 47887296).