Born May 23, 1929 in West Seattle, Washington, Mary, 85, passed away August 29, 2014 at Providence Mount St. Vincent, having resided her entire life in West Seattle. She was active in the community and a member of Alki Congregational Church. Mary loved people and laughing. She will be missed by many.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Linda Softing, Jeannie Fladseth, Christine McLellan and Robin Short; grandchildren, Jeremy, Zoe and Nathan McLellan and Oscar and Cyrus Gubelman; great-grandchildren, Timothy, Bailey and Abigail McLellan and Sebastin Gillain.

Remembrances may be made to Providence Mount St. Vincent - Fourth Floor Activity Fund.

Published in The West Seattle Herald Section of The Westside Weekly September 12, 2014