Born in Seattle on October 12, 1939, to Ella Larsson and Harold Simpson, Mary Ann grew up on Sunset Hill and graduated from Ballard High School. It was during her time at Ballard High that she met her first husband, Maurice W. Rudisell. They eventually settled in Loyal Heights, where they raised their two daughters. She later remarried William C. Barham and made their home in Shoreline, WA.
Mary Ann and Bill shared a wonderful life together, finding joy in travel, hosting holidays, and spending quality time with their lifelong friends and cherished family members.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William; her sister, Carolyn E. Zirckel (John);and her brother, Donald H. Simpson (Mary). She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Marella Alejandrino (Arnold) and Michele Rosato (Bruce); and her grandchildren, Eric, Evan, and Eli Alejandrino, as well as Dominic Rosato (Kelsey Mendenhall).
Her memory will be a blessing to all who knew her.
