Mary G. Mace


Mary Mace was born on June 3, 1943 in Beaver Falls, PA
to Joseph and Louise Fitzgerald, and passed away on
January 24, 2006 in Tacoma, WA. She was married to
Senior Master Sergeant Morris Mace for 35 years before
he passed away in November 1997. Mary is survived by
her sons: Michael, Sean, and Ronald Mace;
grandchildren: Christopher, Ryan, and Amanda; nephews:
Tom, Mark, and Steven; sister-in-law Sherri (Gary),
and their son Jayson, and sister-in-law Donna
(Richard), their daughter Theresa Speziale, and
grandchildren Damon, Kayla, and Jayson. Mary worked on
McChord AFB in several capacities of civil service
from 1982 until retirement in 2003. She worked at 446
MSS (Mission Support Squadron) as a personnel
technician and customer service representative. Mary
liked to travel, with her favorite spots being Las
Vegas and Puerto Vallarta. Mary enjoyed sewing in her
younger years, and also pinochle and shopping. Until
she passed, she resided at Gibson House, where she
continued to be active and participated in community
activities and events. She was loved by many for her
positive outlook on life. Mary was a wonderful wife,
mother, and grandmother. Viewing will be from 12 # 9
pm on Wednesday, February 1 at Mountain View Funeral
Home. Funeral services, with military honors, will be
held at 12 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2006 in the
Mountain View Valley Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain
View Funeral Home. 584-0252. Please sign online guest
book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com .

Pub Date: 1/29/2006
Tacoma News Tribune