Mary Magdalene Wert

Mary Wert, an extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary Life. Mary was born and raised in New England, North Dakota. In 1935 she married Joe Wert and they moved to Sherwood, Oregon, where they raised 7 children. They have 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.

Mary was a very busy Mom and involved in many social & community activities including the VFW, Kiwanis, PTA President a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a Red Cross blood donor. She was a devout Catholic and participated in many Church groups. Mary was an excellent cook, cake decorator and loved gardening. She excelled in sewing, knitting, tatting and crocheting. She was a 4-H leader, taught adult education classes at Portland Community College. She worked for Portland Canning Co., sold Avon and Amway, was a teacher’s aide at Hopkins Elementary and a head cook at the Sherwood Senior Center.

Mary and Joe opened their home and sponsored many foreign exchange students while living in Sherwood. Joe and Mary were crowned King and Queen of the Sherwood Onion Festival in October 1989. Joe passed away in January 1990 at the age of 77.

In 1994 Mary sold the Sherwood home and moved to King City; a home purchased earlier from her Mother, Katie Herberholz. She took great pride tending to her gardens, enjoyed daily walks and always kept busy helping others.

In January 2009, Mary moved to Cedar Creek Assisted Living facility in Sherwood. She greeted new residents with her warm big smile and would show them around and make them feel comfortable. She was able to walk to St. Francis Catholic Church and enjoyed working with the “Quilters” at the church hall every Wednesday morning. The quilts are made for babies born at Coffee Creek Women’s Correctional Facility in Wilsonville.

In December 2010 she moved to Cedar Crest Memory Care facility, and she was having difficulty using her walker as her memory declined. Mary’s children are very grateful for the tender care that she received. She was loved and respected.

In May 2011, Hospice Care of the NW managed Mary’s care due to many falls and weight loss. MARY, AN EXTRAORDINARY MOTHER!