Mary Larue Jaeger

March 29, 1926 – September 28, 2025

What a beautiful, fulfilled, and meaningful life Mary LaRue Jaeger lived. Born in West Texas to Jack and annie Mae Williams, she grew up working in the cotton fields, and dedicating herself to her studies. Her love of learning endured throughout her life and was one of her most defining qualities.

Mary left Texas with a dream in her heart. That dream brought her to San Diego; a place she knew was home when she saw the palm trees. It was there she met Peter Jaeger, with whom she had two children, Julian and Jovita. She often said, “Being a mother is the most important job you will ever have.”

Later, she met the love of her life, Howard Reymers, and together they traveled the world. A woman far ahead of her time, Mary lived a remarkable and adventurous life: she invested in real estate, served in the Peace Corps, and pursued countless creative passions. She worked as an accomplished seamstress, wrote two manuscripts and poetry, water-color painted, participated in ballroom dancing, played bridge, was named runner-up for Miss California, and was a brilliant conversationists.

Mary LaRue Jaeger was a woman of immense intelligence, elegance, generosity, and strength. Her presence was a light to all who knew her. At 99 years young, her passing is a great loss to her family and all who were lucky enough to share her remarkable journey.

Mary is survived by her children, Julian and Jovita; grandchildren Rhonda, Jae, and Mireya; great-grandchildren Lydia, Jay III, and Chance; and great-great-grandchildren Carter and Eleanor.

A brief graveside ceremony, in recognition of her life, is planned.