8-29-1922 - 4-4-2015
Mary went to heaven on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the age of 92. Her loving family was there at her Loomis home as she peacefully slipped into rest. Mary is survived by her children, John Coleman (Mary Ann) of Loomis, Chuck Coleman (Rosemary) of Santa Clara, Tina Sims(Michael) of Lincoln; Grandchildren,Coleah, Loreena, Ryan(Chantel),Kelly, Bradley and Great-grandchild Sophia. She is also survived by her sister Ruth Ficker of Loomis and many nieces and nephews. Mary joins in heaven her husband of 53 years George , first born son Warren , siblings Margaret Sepponen and John Mackey. She married George Coleman, in 1950 and lived in Loomis for 66 years. She was born in Gebo, Wyoming to Finnish parents John and Tynne Mackey. When Mary was a teenager her family moved to Anchorage, Alaska where she graduated from the old Anchorage High school in 1941. When she returned to CA she received a second diploma from Placer High School and attended Sierra College in Auburn for 2 years. Mary retired after 18 years with the Bank Of America in Loomis. She was active in her home town enjoyed being a 4H leader, Den mother, Book clubs and writing articles for the Loomis newspaper. Mary loved her family very much. Her children remember her as a kindhearted, compassionate and caring woman with a great personality, sense of humor and desire to help the less fortunate. A Memorial service will be held May 1st at 2pm at the Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ 6440 King Rd, Loomis CA which she was a member for over 60 years. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the caregivers and to Bristol Hospice of Sac/Roseville for the quality of care they gave our mother. A memorial contribution may be made in Mary’s name to Loaves & Fishes P.O.Box13495 Sac. Or Animal Spay and Neuter Clinic 3524 K.O.A. Way Auburn, CA 95602
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