Mary Ophelia Isaacson

Mary Ophelia Isaacson, 80, passed away into heaven on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at home with her son Richard. Mary was born in Donna, Texas on Sept. 28, 1931 as the eldest daughter to Francis and Altha O'Leary. At age 13, her family relocated to Montana. Mary graduated from Helena High in 1949 and then moved back to Texas to live with her Uncle Woodrow and Aunt Silvia. While there, she visited her younger sister, Jimmie and her husband Troy, who were stationed at the AF Base in Riswell, New Mexico. They introduced her to Richard A. Isaacson. Mary and Richard Isaacson Sr. were married in Roswell, New Mexico on March 7, 1952 until his death 56 years later. Mary was a homemaker who followed her husband Richard as he travelled in the military. She was very active in the church wherever she lived, always serving in the children's ministries. After Richard retired from the Air Force, Mary became an active member of the Kingman community and focused much of her life supporting children and education. She was a natural leader who served in local leadership positions volunteering in the girl and boy scouts, various PTA's, and the Golden Valley Library. In addition, she was instrumental in bringing a park to the children of Golden Valley. She also served as a Senior Regent of the Kingman Moose Lodge and was involved in raising funds for orphans supported by the Lodge. In order to assist her children attend college, she went to work at the local water company in Golden Valley, eventually becoming General Manager. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed playing games with her children and grandchildren. Pinochle, dominoes, softball, and Yahtzee were among her favorites. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her mother, father, and brothers Francis (Tex), David, Dean and Darrell. Mary is survived by her daughters, Jeanie (Peter Schmitz), Janie (Richard Schultz); her sons, Richard, Arthur (Michelle), John, Robert; her sisters, Jimmie, Jeanette, Esther, Sharon; her brothers, Avery (Red), Earl (Coconut), Carroll (Curly); her grandchildren Tracy, Vincent, James, David, Mary, Nathan; and her great grandchildren Jessica, Addison, Kaydence, and Rowan. A visitation will be held at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301 on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11am-noon with services starting at noon and interment to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale. A reception will follow inside at West Resthaven Funeral Home after graveside services.