Mary raised her children in West Seattle with her husband Bud. Mary and Bud moved to Bothell, Washington in 1975 and enjoyed their retirement years together for the next 21 years. They spent most of their summers at Baker Lake with family and friends in their 5th wheel camping, fishing and enjoying the beauty of the Baker Lake area.

Mary loved spending time with her kids and grandkids in West Seattle and on Whidbey Island. She loved Christmas when the entire family would gather and have a party. She especially loved seeing and playing with her grandkids and great grandkids at Christmastime.

Mary has one surviving brother, Bill Collins whom she loved dearly. They spent time together going to lunch, laughing and teasing each other endlessly.

Mary was a friend to many and touched the lives of so many people who knew and loved her. She was a strong and caring woman who was always there for her family and friends at any time day or night. She is greatly missed by all.