Mary C Pierce

Mary Catherine (McCormack) Pierce, 84, of Selah, Washington, passed away suddenly early June 30th, 2022. Mary, born in Coulee City, Washington in 1938 to John and Mary B. McCormack, was a retired Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) who spent most of her nursing career at Yakima Valley School in Selah from 1981 to 2006.

Mary is survived by her sister/brother in-law Sally and Robert Bruce of Burien, WA, her 5 children, and their families: Cathy and Jim Smith, of Zillah, Kelly and Mike Shields of Yakima, Robert Pierce of Naches, Kristy and Brady Willis of Selah, and Ryan and Megan Pierce of Allyn, WA. Mary was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her mother Mary B McCormack, her brother Robert McCormack, her sister Eva Cook and her granddaughter, Danielle Smith.

Raised in Seattle, Washington, Mary graduated from Foster High school in 1956. She began her married life in 1958 in Blaine, Washington. Life directed her and her family to settle in Port Orchard from 1969 to 1979 where many great memories were made. Job opportunities brought her and her family to Selah, Washington in 1979, where she finished raising her 5 children and lived a fantastic life in Central Washington. Mary loved her family, loved to laugh and loved her Seattle sports franchises. One of her favorite activities was watching her beloved Seattle Mariners either in person or on T.V. She was adored by family and friends alike and was called 'Mom' by the many countless friends her kids would bring home.

Funeral arrangements were made through Keith and Keith in Yakima. Mary's funeral will be held July 14th at 10:00 am at Keith and Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave.