Mary grew up with her sister in an Army family in the original Fort Logan in Colorado. Living within the military grounds she eventually continued her education at Loretto Heights College where she earned her Bachelor's degree in education. In 1952 she married James O'Neill, a Warrant Officer in the Army, his chosen career. Mary enjoyed their military life together that took them many places including Germany where she taught elementary school for several years. Eventually coming back to the States, Mary continued to teach until her retirement from Jefferson County Schools in Littleton, Colorado. During her retirement years, Mary loved and enjoyed family, friends, flowers and animals.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James and her sister, Emaline.
She is survived by her nephew, Hugh and his wife Regina Notz, Denver; niece, Patty Keesling, Elizabeth, CO; 6 great nieces, Erica, Melissa, Cailin, Kerry, Jody and Mindy; one great nephew, Caleb; and a great-great nephew and niece, Layne and Wren.
Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Olinger Hampden Mortuary 8600 E. Hampden Avenue Denver, CO 80231. Reception to follow the service.
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