Mary L. Hampton

Mary was born on Feb 27 1929 in Nelson Kansas to Ross Hampton and Mildred (Morgan) Hampton. In the early 1950’s she came to Grand Junction CO with her high school friend Pat to live and work in the big city. It was here she met Nathin Liff who she married on 12/13/1954. Mary and Nathin moved to Palisade CO and had two boys Ross Nathin Liff and Mark Stephen Liff. Once the boys were in school Mary went to work for First National Bank where she worked through three Bank name changes and a move from 5th and Main Street to the current location on 4th and Grand.

After 36 years of marriage Nathin passed away in August of 1991. She connected the next year with her old high school sweetheart Jack Hampton from Kansas. After a short romance they were wed in Maryland June of 1992. They moved to Grand Junction to be with her family where they lived until Jack’s death in 1999. Mary remained in the area until her death to be close to her family.

Mary had a love for family but oh how she loved her books. A big night out was reading her favorite book in her favorite chair while the rest of the family did their thing. She volunteered at the library as often as she could and would spend the entire day at the Lincoln Park barn during their annual book sale.

In later years she had a library of her own in her home that she would retreat into just to be with her beloved books.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and both sisters Ruth Christian and Meda Trowbridge. She is survived by her two boys Ross Liff and Mark Liff, daughter in law Erma Liff, two grandchildren Tyler Liff and Ashley Liff all of Grand Junction, Her extended family Tina and Gary Schneider (Fort Mojave AZ) their sons Adam and Wade (Las Vegas NV). Laurie, Sonny and all the adopted grandkids who always called her Grannie.

A Memorial service will be held July 5th 2013 at 11:00 at Heritage Church 2403 N. 12 St with a brief Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Mesa County Friends of the Library. To leave online condolences, please visit MartinMortuary.com