I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, AND I STILL THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY.

I Don’t even know where to start. You were so full of life. You were not perfect but who is?  I love you for everything you were and everything you weren’t.You taught me what Melba toast was. And I love it to this day. You taught me the importance of a long french fry. I remember you always painting your nails white. You were crazy, silly, full of joy, beautiful, and just had a great humor about you  I regret not seeing more of you as an adult. My memories of you when I was a child are funny and loving. If I had a dollar for every time somebody told me, “You were just like your aunt Mary!” I’d be rich! Lol  I always took that as a compliment. I wish you knew ho much you mean to me. I’m hoping that know you can see because you have a great view. Until we meat again Aunt Mary..🙏🏼💋🌹❤️ I love you.

Mary you will be missed by so many people and will not be for gotten ! I want to say thank you for being my friend and all the kind words you have said to me when I need the most and just being you . I HOPE YOU A DEE ARE DANCING IN THE SKY 🥰 YOUR FOREVER FRIEND DEANNA  and to the family my prayers are with you all 🙏

What a wonderful and caring person, we love you Mary and hope you rest in peace!!

Went to the Zoo, you and Grandpa loved the Animals.

Best gift I ever got? My Grandma taking me to Karate classes. Had so much fun.

Museum just because you knew how much I loved History.

I am so glad you made it to my wedding. You were so proud of me.

What a wonderful and thoughtful caring person she was and already missing her, RIP Mary, we love you

I only met Mary 4 years ago, but I feel like I've known her my hole life! She was such a loving person and always saw the best in people,  I love her and will miss her, she treated me like we were family since the day we met, she was always happy to see us and she loved her kitty with all her heart, and her kitty loves her so much! We will all miss you Mary!

So many people have said that they have so many memories it hard to pick one. She was so memorable. One time she showed up in clown costume unannounced at my 4 year old daughters Birthday party. Much to the delight of all the kids and of course me. Mary was the most loving generous fun person. I learned a lot about life from her,and so lucky to of had her in my younger years. The happiest I ever saw her was when she got pregnant with Sara. Mary had a free Spirit that will live on with all of us. God blessings to all her Children, my heart morns for all that knew her but now she’s in the arms Dee. 

Ma I will miss you so much! 
I am so grateful to have had you in my life for the 9 years I have been in the family. You were always so kind and welcoming to me and the great stories you would tell about your life. I am so happy that my son Nikolai was able to meet a amazing woman and his great grandma. I will always cherish the memory of us being in your room and Nikolai saying momma for the first time! I turned over and looked at you to make sure you heard it to and we both smiled and laughed thinking probably how cool it is for Nikolai to say his first word momma on Mother’s Day. I love you ma and miss you so much! 

Ma, thank you for being the best mom and grandma that a family could ask for.I am very grateful that I got to celebrate our valentine's birthdays together for many years but they will never be the same without you to celebrate them with.LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤️ 😢 miss you 😔 

Trying to choose one memory of Mary is impossible for me, she’s been like a second mother to me for the last 28 years! After my family moved back to California I spent almost every Christmas and thanksgiving with Mary and my best friend Rex. She’s always been so kind and giving to me! She would always entertain me with her stories of being on the Mickey Mouse club show, her time in the Coast Guard, or the time she got hit on Hugh Hefner haha. She lived the most amazing and adventurous life! I will always hold those memories close to my heart.  Especially my last memory of her in the hospital when she was so tired but still managed to crack jokes that had me laughing and crying at the same time. Mary I will always love you and I’ll always be so thankful for everything you did for me all these years!!!  

Thier are so many memories that i can go on for a very long time, i've known you since i was 12 that's 30 years. You were just like my mom keeping me out of trouble, and always making sure me and my family were good and always had nothing but love to share. You were one of my best friends, i will miss you forever and i will remember you forever. I will see you again love you ma, mary. God Bless..❤🤟🙏

Thanks for all the memories Mary.
You were like a mom to all us bad kids,  A patron Saint if you will.
  Always looking out for us,
 I can remember a time I was about 18-19 a little too young but I was at a party drinking ha ha  all of a sudden the police showed up party got broken up I had to think quick ran through the back door jumped a few fences ended up on 7200 west when a car saw me come from a Clearing it came to a stop and I thought I was busted nope it was Mary, she asked if I needed a ride took me over to the gear jammer for a burger and gave me a ride home.
When I thanked her, her reply was and I'll never forget this "as long as you're safe sweety".
Mary you were truly one of the brightest lights that brought so much cheer to the people you loved you will be truly missed.
To the family you have me deepest condolences please if you need anything just ask.



Leave a favorite memory? Are you joking ??I have so many. We moved into the neighborhood in 1985. I was 3 years old. So many memories of listening to bass in the Subaru, driving around. So many fun things like Lagoon, Raging waters, going out to eat!!!! Rex taking her smokes and sitting on my porch trying to smoke unfiltered cigarettes lol.  What I realized when losing Pa was it’s more then just memories. They are both a part of me and helped shape who I am as a person. As long as I’m here they will be a piece of me. The only silver lining is she is with the love of her life and others she has lost. I’m happy she is no longer in pain and hope you rest in piece and know how much you were loved and the positive impact you made on others around you. I love you . Until we meet again 😇

Mary was a great neighbor. When she first moved into the neighborhood, we would sit and talk just about anything and everything.  Your momma was the best. She and Pa are now your guardian angels watching over you and family.
Mickey Winter

I loved waiting on Mary and her husband when I was a waitress. Her smile lit up the room and they were so witty and funny. Sara, many hugs and know my thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Melissa Samson

Mom Was My Best Friend, The Best Mother, & Best Grandma to My Kids!
She Was an Animal Lover & Her Fat Cat "Baby" Misses Her.
In My Life She was So Fun. 
The Most Loving Lil Lady & Always Welcoming With Her Hugs!
I'm Going to Be So Lost Without Her!

One of her sons is one of my best friends, but Mary was one of the sweetest and strongest people I know. She also seemed to have positive attitude towards others and circumstances in her life. She fought long and hard during her life, and she truly loved and cared for her family. Now she gets to rest in peace and comfort with her companion. Love you lots and miss you deeply! 

OBITUARY

Mary Jane Van Wagoner

February 14, 1949 – August 16, 2022

Valley View Memorial Park and Funeral Home

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