Mary was a lifetime resident of Rainier, residing in the same home for 54 years. She was employed by the Rainier School District as a cook, retiring in 1991.
Mary was a graduate of Rainier High School. She served her country in the fashion of Rosie the Riveter, supporting the war effort at Todd Shipyard.
She enjoyed her friends and family, cooking, gardening, sewing, walking, reading, antiques and collectibles.
She is preceded in death by her siblings Edward Wendler, Bea Kern, George Wendler, Alfred Wendler, Pete Wendler, Nellie Wilkowski, Helen Wheeler, and daughters Norma Belcher and Patricia Arlint. She is survived by her brother Jack Wendler (Dottie) of Rainier,her son Jack Atkins of Rainier, daughter Virginia Cummings of Bucoda, daughter Donna Strand of Rainier, her 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.