Mary Elizabeth Gulick

Mary was the beloved wife of Ronald K. Gulick, Sr. for 39 years. She was the loving mother of Shannon Shelton (Harry), Amanda Gulick (Tony), and Ronald K. Gulick, Jr. Mary was extremely proud of her 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Donna Davis Kamler (Edward) and the Jaqueline Buntemeyer.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Don and Louise, husband Ron, son Ronnie and sister Jackie.

Mary graduated from Cardinal Glennon High School, Class of 1967. She graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO with a degree in Elementary Education. She obtained her Master of Education degree from Webster University in Webster Groves, MO and her Educational Specialist from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Mary began her elementary teaching career in the Kansas City, MO School District. She served 25 years there in various schools, starting at Hale Cook Elementary, Scarritt Elementary in Northeast and retiring from North Rock Creek Korte. She went on to serve as a dedicated principal at Roosevelt in Excelsior Springs, MO and then at Silver City Elementary in Kansas City, Kansas. She finished her career as a Professor at the School of Education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society-- the International Sorority for Outstanding Women Educators. She cherished her time in retirement with her fellow retired women educators.

After retiring from education, Mary devoted 16 years to the care of her son, Ronald, and rightfully spoiled his service dog, Meade. She offered support and counsel for families who faced the care of a loved one with spinal cord injuries.

Mary loved spending quality time with others. Whether it was lunch out with friends, a sorority meeting, a night at a Polka dance, swimming in the pool, playing pretend, telling jokes or beating her grandson in a game of Old Maid, she was always up to make memories. Spoiling her adored grandchildren was what she lived for the most.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Rd., Gladstone, MO 64118 on Thursday May15 with Visitation from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. On Friday May 16, the Rosary will begin at 10:30 AM, services to follow at 12:00 PM. If you wish to honor her life with a gift in lieu of flowers, Mary has requested that contributions be made to KSDS Assistance Dogs, Inc., Gracemor Elementary School, or Silver City Elementary School - the best school on the planet! Please share memories and condolences on the White Chapel Funeral Home website.