Mary O. Griest, 100, passed away November 10, 2019 at her home near Lyons, Co.She was born June 12, 1919 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Charles and Mae (True) Richardson. Mary graduated from Fairbury High School and Peru State College, Peru, NE. with a teaching degree. Mary was the third generation of her family to attend Peru State.Mary taught school in Nebraska and Sterling, Colorado. She moved to Denver where she worked at the YWCA and for the USO.She married Arlie Griest on February 9, 1951 in Denver. They moved first to Boulder and then to their home near Lyons where she has lived for 50 years.Mary was a member of CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church since 1990. Previously she belonged to the Lyons Methodist Church, the Boulder Methodist Church and was raised in the Disciples of Christ denomination.She was a volunteer at the YWCA in Boulder and was recognized by the Camp Fire Girls in 1964 with the Wakan Leadership award.Mary enjoyed birdwatching and oil painting.She was preceded in death by her husband Arlie, infant son Arthur, her parents; sister Margaret Manning and two brothers Hugh Etter and Ken Etter.Mary is survived by her son Roy Griest; daughter Wanda Griest; two daughters by marriage Arlene Leggett and Betty Meehan, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions can be made to CENTRALongmont Presbyterian Church, Foothills Audubon Society or a Charity of Donor's choice. Share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.
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