Mary Jarman

Mary Findlay Jarman, 89, of Colton, California, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. Mary was born June 6, 1935, in Edinburgh, Scotland to David and Annie McGregor Findlay. Mary developed her strength and wisdom, at a young age, during the Great Depression. Mary was adventurous and loved people, no matter the color of their skin or the country they came from. Mary came to the United States in 1963. She became a U.S. citizen in 1968. Mary had many jobs during her lifetime. Her skills, in the clerical field, enabled her to secure a job with San Bernardino County Auditor Controllers office and retire comfortably in 1999. Mary continued her education, after retirement, and earned 2 Associate degrees and several certificates. Mary was very present during her children’s many extracurricular activities. Mary enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and at the casino. Mary was active in her Homeowners Association and served as the treasurer until 2018. She also found time to enjoy the company of her friends. Mary was also involved with Toastmasters, church and community service. Mary was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was proceeded in death by her father, mother, sister Winnie, and brother Jim. Mary is survived by her daughters, Debra (Marcus) Pollard, Cynthia (Adam) Card, sons Paul (Yvette) Jarman and Leonard Jarman, 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

"I’M FREE"

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I’ve found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

By Anne Lindgren Davison