Mary Beth Willard, 69, of Loves Park, Il passed away on July 5th 2016. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Born May 3, 1947, in Moline, Il. In October 1967 she married Jess Willard and shared 48 years together while raising their two sons. Mary worked at Motorola and Eclipse. She had a tender heart for all animals and found great pleasure from feeding the birds and squirrels. She enjoyed shopping, going out to dinner and an ice cold Coke. It was the simple pleasures of life that brought her the most enjoyment. Her greatest gift was an open heart and her humor. Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors: parents, Chuck and Ida Dunham; husband, Jess; sons, Steve and Billy (Jinx) Willard; brothers, Richard Dunham, Bob Dunham, and Tom Eng; grandson Connor Willard. She is predeceased by father, Robert Eng; sister, Carol Dunham.
The family will hold a private gathering.
