I remember their kids, Matthew, Kerrie, & Karl
condolences.
"She counted among her closest friends the "Purplehood," a group of women who pledged to enjoy life together and always support one another, which included Ruth Stubbs, Dottie
Wiersma, Essie Yff-Prins, and the late Andi Dekker. Also, a special friend and colleague to Rodger Rice, for whom she provided spiritual direction. Mary treasured the words of another Mary (Oliver) To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, let it go..."
Wiersma, Essie Yff-Prins, and the late Andi Dekker. Also, a special friend and colleague to Rodger Rice, for whom she provided spiritual direction. Mary treasured the words of another Mary (Oliver) To live in this world, you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, let it go..."
