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Lori Grannis posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Nearly six years gone, I miss Mary Anna more often than I can relate. I got to know her later in life, as we did not spend much time with my Dad's side of the family as kids. She and I always hated that that was true, but we made good of it later in life and enjoyed corresponding together for months on end in the two years before she was diagnosed with cancer. I spoke to her every day from the moment I found out until she could no longer speak and was in hospice. I knew I had nothing more to say, but yet know that there was a lifetime upon which to catch up. She was every bit the angel everyone says she was - a very dear soul. Her brother my father passed just 10 months later, and my mother just four months after that. A very hard 15 months. But I can always see my Dad and Mary Anna smiling, joyful and free in God's hands.

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Lucy Schwegler Ziemer posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

I was sorry to read about Mary Anna\'s passing. I was a senior in high school at Clatskanie when Mary Anna began her teaching career. We all us girls adored her. She was a very upbeat person and had a good sense of humor. I only wish I would have known that she lived in Washougal because I have a daughter and grandsons that live there. I could have looked her up for a visit. My condolences go out to all of you.

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Dennis & Linda Warren posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Mary Anna was a kind and gentle person. She loved everyone and everything. See will be missed by many. Our condolences go out to Bud and her family. We will miss her warm smile.

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Jon & Billinda Jantzer posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Maryanna was one of the warmest and beautiful people created by God. She was always there for you and was loved by so many. She couldnt give enough to everyone who knew her. We are so sad on her passing and wish Bud special prayers and love to him and his family. Maryanna we will all miss you so much. Jon and Billinda Jantzer

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Sharon & Willy McElroy posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Bud, our condolences. After you called, Willy reflected over the years he has known you and Mary Anna. I did not know her long, but she lifted my spirits every time I saw her. Mary Anna had a wonderful attitude and a beautiful smile. We will miss her, and send you our love. Sharon McElroy

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Edith Roberts Hemingway posted a condolence

Monday, October 15, 2007

I am saddened at the news of the passing of Miss Grannis, as she was known to me. She was my steno teacher for two years, 1958 -60 at Parkrose High School. I have always had a very deep respect for her as a teacher, and a person. She was one of those special teachers who actually made her students enjoy learning. I had been wanting to find her since my retirement and return to Portland, to tell her how much I appreciated her teaching gift and the many times over the years that I wanted her to know that. Unfortunately not knowing her married name made my quest unsuccessful. My husband and I retired after 30 years with the Department of State, Foreign Service, and serving in Embassies for over 20 years overseas. ?Miss Grannis? was in my thoughts many times over the years as I took dictation in US Embassies around the world.....many times even from Ambassadors. Thanks to her great instruction, I had a very successful career. On top of that, she was a lovely person with a wonderful personality and was loved and respected by her students. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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Edith Roberts Hemingway posted a condolence

Monday, October 15, 2007

I am saddened at the news of the passing of Miss Grannis, as she was known to me. She was my steno teacher for two years, 1958 -60 at Parkrose High School. I have always had a very deep respect for her as a teacher, and a person. She was one of those special teachers who actually made her students enjoy learning. I had been wanting to find her since my retirement and return to Portland, to tell her how much I appreciated her teaching gift and the many times over the years that I wanted her to know that. Unfortunately not knowing her married name made my quest unsuccessful. My husband and I retired after 30 years with the Department of State, Foreign Service, and serving in Embassies for over 20 years overseas. ?Miss Grannis? was in my thoughts many times over the years as I took dictation in US Embassies around the world.....many times even from Ambassadors. Thanks to her great instruction, I had a very successful career. On top of that, she was a lovely person with a wonderful personality and was loved and respected by her students. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Mary Anna Brye

1930 - 2007

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Mary Anna Brye

1930 - 2007

Plant a tree in memory of Mary Anna

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In Loving Memory

Mary Anna Brye

1930 - 2007

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325 NE 3rd Avenue | Camas, Washington 98607 | Phone: (360) 834-4563 | Email: info@straubsfuneralhome.com​

325 NE 3rd Avenue | Camas, Washington 98607 | Phone: (360) 834-4563 | Email: info@straubsfuneralhome.com