She was born June 14, 1929, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Emil Robert Hedelius and Mary Vilate Lutz.
Mary attended Maddison High School in Rexburg, Idaho. With steady determination and a desire to keep learning, she continued her education at Stevens-Henager College in Salt Lake City, Utah and also attended cosmetology school, preparing her for a life of work marked by skill, care, and perseverance.
Mary worked as a cosmetologist for many years, serving others with a gentle attentiveness that made her clients feel seen and valued.
On January 27, 1955, Mary married George Alvin "Al" Sagers. Together they welcomed three sons, David, Bruce, and Neil. Upon marrying Al, she also gained a stepson, Gary. Through the years, Mary’s devotion to her family remained constant and was expressed in steadfast love, compassion, and the kind of presence that becomes deeply cherished.
Mary found joy in traveling, taking walks in the mountains, and tending to her garden. In these simple, sustaining pleasures, her appreciation for beauty and peace was evident, as was the steady strength with which she met each season of life.
A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mary’s faith was a guiding light. It shaped her days with purpose and reverence, and it was reflected in the compassion she extended to others.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George Alvin Sagers; her sons, David Leland Sagers and Bruce Gilbert Sagers; her step-son, Gary Alan Sagers; and her parents, Emil Robert Hedelius and Mary Vilate Lutz. She is survived by her son, Neil Wallace Sagers.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, November 14th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1361 E 4000 S Millcreek, UT 84124, beginning at 11:00 am. Following the funeral service, Mary will be laid to rest at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E 4580 S, Millcreek.
