Mary Virginia Henry Pease, 100, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mary Virginia Henry was born on August 24, 1923, in Chambersburg, PA. In a world that seemed filled with negativity and hardships Mary was positive and encouraging. With her infectious smile, warm heart, sparkling eyes, and unwavering positive energy Mary spread joy and love to everyone she met.
From a young age, she found joy in the beauty of nature, the laughter of children, and the warmth of human connection. Her parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and compassion, played a significant role in shaping her character and nurturing her innate ability to bring happiness to those around her.
Mary Virginia was strong, determined and stubborn, she knew she wanted to spread her wings and expand her horizons. In 1942, at 19, Mary took a bus from Pennsylvania to San Diego, California to study nursing. It is here where she met her husband of 61 years, Naval Air Corps Pilot Herbert L. Pease. From the very first date, a blind date, they were in love. In three weeks Herb and his commanding officer dressed Mary in a flight suit, snuck her onto a plane, and off they flew to Yuma, AZ where they were married by a Justice of the Peace. Then, a few weeks later, on Feb. 3, 1946, they were married in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in the Catholic Church.
While Herb served his time in the Naval Air Corps Mary lived with his family in Fargo, North Dakota. After the Navy, Herb's career moved him around the country, but before leaving North Dakota they had their son, Herbert L Pease jr.
When life brought them back to the cold country, they had their daughter, Kimberly Rae Pease.
Mary Virginia was the consummate 'woman behind the man'. She had a remarkable talent for uplifting and empowering those around her. She had a way of making people feel heard and understood, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions. Mary Virginia's zest for life was contagious, and her ability to see the beauty and potential in every individual she met was uncanny.
She saw the best in Herb and encouraged him to step out and start his own business. In 1966, they moved to Fort Worth where Herb started his business, Marketing Management Inc. Mary was a big part of the success of MMI.
She started skiing in the early 60s. When they moved to Texas skiing became a big part of her life. Crested Butte Colorado was their second home both summer and winter. For over 30 years Mary and Herb were regulars on the slopes, the golf course and hiking trails. They had a special fondness for the Ski Patrol and showed their appreciation with an annual party. It didn't matter if it was downhill, cross country, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, golfing, or hiking, they enjoyed the great outdoors. (Mary loved the hike to Aspen and did it for the first time at 70!)
Mary and Herb had a good life and they shared it. They were very generous and they especially enjoyed helping young people get started. They also found friends at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth where they helped build the Pease Tower.
Mary always said she would make it to 100, and she did! Her 100th birthday was celebrated with her family and a few close friends. It was a delightful event at her home in Fort Worth filled with lively conversations and sharing of some of her wonderful memories.
100 years is a lot to celebrate, and Mary had an eventful life, most fondly remembered were several of the adventures she and Herb had around world. They loved to travel and quickly made friends wherever they went.
Mary joined her husband Herb on October 15, 2023 where they are living happily ever after.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Greenwood Funeral Home. Private entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Monday in the Courtyard Room at Greenwood.
Published by Greenwood Funeral Home
Mary Virginia Henry was born on August 24, 1923, in Chambersburg, PA. In a world that seemed filled with negativity and hardships Mary was positive and encouraging. With her infectious smile, warm heart, sparkling eyes, and unwavering positive energy Mary spread joy and love to everyone she met.
From a young age, she found joy in the beauty of nature, the laughter of children, and the warmth of human connection. Her parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and compassion, played a significant role in shaping her character and nurturing her innate ability to bring happiness to those around her.
Mary Virginia was strong, determined and stubborn, she knew she wanted to spread her wings and expand her horizons. In 1942, at 19, Mary took a bus from Pennsylvania to San Diego, California to study nursing. It is here where she met her husband of 61 years, Naval Air Corps Pilot Herbert L. Pease. From the very first date, a blind date, they were in love. In three weeks Herb and his commanding officer dressed Mary in a flight suit, snuck her onto a plane, and off they flew to Yuma, AZ where they were married by a Justice of the Peace. Then, a few weeks later, on Feb. 3, 1946, they were married in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in the Catholic Church.
While Herb served his time in the Naval Air Corps Mary lived with his family in Fargo, North Dakota. After the Navy, Herb's career moved him around the country, but before leaving North Dakota they had their son, Herbert L Pease jr.
When life brought them back to the cold country, they had their daughter, Kimberly Rae Pease.
Mary Virginia was the consummate 'woman behind the man'. She had a remarkable talent for uplifting and empowering those around her. She had a way of making people feel heard and understood, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions. Mary Virginia's zest for life was contagious, and her ability to see the beauty and potential in every individual she met was uncanny.
She saw the best in Herb and encouraged him to step out and start his own business. In 1966, they moved to Fort Worth where Herb started his business, Marketing Management Inc. Mary was a big part of the success of MMI.
She started skiing in the early 60s. When they moved to Texas skiing became a big part of her life. Crested Butte Colorado was their second home both summer and winter. For over 30 years Mary and Herb were regulars on the slopes, the golf course and hiking trails. They had a special fondness for the Ski Patrol and showed their appreciation with an annual party. It didn't matter if it was downhill, cross country, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, golfing, or hiking, they enjoyed the great outdoors. (Mary loved the hike to Aspen and did it for the first time at 70!)
Mary and Herb had a good life and they shared it. They were very generous and they especially enjoyed helping young people get started. They also found friends at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth where they helped build the Pease Tower.
Mary always said she would make it to 100, and she did! Her 100th birthday was celebrated with her family and a few close friends. It was a delightful event at her home in Fort Worth filled with lively conversations and sharing of some of her wonderful memories.
100 years is a lot to celebrate, and Mary had an eventful life, most fondly remembered were several of the adventures she and Herb had around world. They loved to travel and quickly made friends wherever they went.
Mary joined her husband Herb on October 15, 2023 where they are living happily ever after.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Greenwood Funeral Home. Private entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Monday in the Courtyard Room at Greenwood.
Published by Greenwood Funeral Home
Mary Virginia Henry Pease, 100, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Mary Virginia Henry was born on August 24, 1923, in Chambersburg, PA. In a world that seemed filled with negativity and hardships Mary was positive and encouraging. With her infectious smile, warm heart, sparkling eyes, and unwavering positive energy Mary spread joy and love to everyone she met.
From a young age, she found joy in the beauty of nature, the laughter of children, and the warmth of human connection. Her parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and compassion, played a significant role in shaping her character and nurturing her innate ability to bring happiness to those around her.
Mary Virginia was strong, determined and stubborn, she knew she wanted to spread her wings and expand her horizons. In 1942, at 19, Mary took a bus from Pennsylvania to San Diego, California to study nursing. It is here where she met her husband of 61 years, Naval Air Corps Pilot Herbert L. Pease. From the very first date, a blind date, they were in love. In three weeks Herb and his commanding officer dressed Mary in a flight suit, snuck her onto a plane, and off they flew to Yuma, AZ where they were married by a Justice of the Peace. Then, a few weeks later, on Feb. 3, 1946, they were married in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in the Catholic Church.
While Herb served his time in the Naval Air Corps Mary lived with his family in Fargo, North Dakota. After the Navy, Herb's career moved him around the country, but before leaving North Dakota they had their son, Herbert L Pease jr.
When life brought them back to the cold country, they had their daughter, Kimberly Rae Pease.
Mary Virginia was the consummate 'woman behind the man'. She had a remarkable talent for uplifting and empowering those around her. She had a way of making people feel heard and understood, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions. Mary Virginia's zest for life was contagious, and her ability to see the beauty and potential in every individual she met was uncanny.
She saw the best in Herb and encouraged him to step out and start his own business. In 1966, they moved to Fort Worth where Herb started his business, Marketing Management Inc. Mary was a big part of the success of MMI.
She started skiing in the early 60s. When they moved to Texas skiing became a big part of her life. Crested Butte Colorado was their second home both summer and winter. For over 30 years Mary and Herb were regulars on the slopes, the golf course and hiking trails. They had a special fondness for the Ski Patrol and showed their appreciation with an annual party. It didn't matter if it was downhill, cross country, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, golfing, or hiking, they enjoyed the great outdoors. (Mary loved the hike to Aspen and did it for the first time at 70!)
Mary and Herb had a good life and they shared it. They were very generous and they especially enjoyed helping young people get started. They also found friends at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth where they helped build the Pease Tower.
Mary always said she would make it to 100, and she did! Her 100th birthday was celebrated with her family and a few close friends. It was a delightful event at her home in Fort Worth filled with lively conversations and sharing of some of her wonderful memories.
100 years is a lot to celebrate, and Mary had an eventful life, most fondly remembered were several of the adventures she and Herb had around world. They loved to travel and quickly made friends wherever they went.
Mary joined her husband Herb on October 15, 2023 where they are living happily ever after.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Greenwood Funeral Home. Private entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Monday in the Courtyard Room at Greenwood.
Published by Greenwood Funeral Home
Mary Virginia Henry was born on August 24, 1923, in Chambersburg, PA. In a world that seemed filled with negativity and hardships Mary was positive and encouraging. With her infectious smile, warm heart, sparkling eyes, and unwavering positive energy Mary spread joy and love to everyone she met.
From a young age, she found joy in the beauty of nature, the laughter of children, and the warmth of human connection. Her parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and compassion, played a significant role in shaping her character and nurturing her innate ability to bring happiness to those around her.
Mary Virginia was strong, determined and stubborn, she knew she wanted to spread her wings and expand her horizons. In 1942, at 19, Mary took a bus from Pennsylvania to San Diego, California to study nursing. It is here where she met her husband of 61 years, Naval Air Corps Pilot Herbert L. Pease. From the very first date, a blind date, they were in love. In three weeks Herb and his commanding officer dressed Mary in a flight suit, snuck her onto a plane, and off they flew to Yuma, AZ where they were married by a Justice of the Peace. Then, a few weeks later, on Feb. 3, 1946, they were married in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in the Catholic Church.
While Herb served his time in the Naval Air Corps Mary lived with his family in Fargo, North Dakota. After the Navy, Herb's career moved him around the country, but before leaving North Dakota they had their son, Herbert L Pease jr.
When life brought them back to the cold country, they had their daughter, Kimberly Rae Pease.
Mary Virginia was the consummate 'woman behind the man'. She had a remarkable talent for uplifting and empowering those around her. She had a way of making people feel heard and understood, encouraging them to embrace their true selves and pursue their passions. Mary Virginia's zest for life was contagious, and her ability to see the beauty and potential in every individual she met was uncanny.
She saw the best in Herb and encouraged him to step out and start his own business. In 1966, they moved to Fort Worth where Herb started his business, Marketing Management Inc. Mary was a big part of the success of MMI.
She started skiing in the early 60s. When they moved to Texas skiing became a big part of her life. Crested Butte Colorado was their second home both summer and winter. For over 30 years Mary and Herb were regulars on the slopes, the golf course and hiking trails. They had a special fondness for the Ski Patrol and showed their appreciation with an annual party. It didn't matter if it was downhill, cross country, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, golfing, or hiking, they enjoyed the great outdoors. (Mary loved the hike to Aspen and did it for the first time at 70!)
Mary and Herb had a good life and they shared it. They were very generous and they especially enjoyed helping young people get started. They also found friends at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth where they helped build the Pease Tower.
Mary always said she would make it to 100, and she did! Her 100th birthday was celebrated with her family and a few close friends. It was a delightful event at her home in Fort Worth filled with lively conversations and sharing of some of her wonderful memories.
100 years is a lot to celebrate, and Mary had an eventful life, most fondly remembered were several of the adventures she and Herb had around world. They loved to travel and quickly made friends wherever they went.
Mary joined her husband Herb on October 15, 2023 where they are living happily ever after.
Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Greenwood Funeral Home. Private entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Reception: 1-3 p.m. Monday in the Courtyard Room at Greenwood.
Published by Greenwood Funeral Home
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