1927
Mary
2017
Mary Ellen Widaman
March 11, 1927 — October 27, 2017
Mary Ellen Widaman (nee: Bruce), of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away October 27, 2017 at the age of 90. Loving wife of 48 years to the late Donald W. Widaman, Sr.; beloved daughter of the late Daniel M. and Ruth Bruce; devoted mother of Donald W. Widaman, Jr., Bruce (Deborah) Widaman, Scott (Tricia) Widaman, Douglas (Patrice) Widaman, and the late Lee Alexander Widaman; cherished grandmother of Mandy (Corey) Hendricks, Laura (Sean) Guerra, Daniel (Markisha) Widaman, Lindsay (Patrick) McHargue, Cara (Aaron) Wyatt, Keith (Maria) Widaman, Erin (Mike) Duncan, Rachel (Jesse Barker) Widaman, Elise Widaman, and Natalie Widaman; treasured great-grandmother of Hayden, Logan, Stella, Greyson, Hailey, Alex, Gwendolyn, Norah, and Amelia; dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many, but everyone knew her as “Mom.” She is also survived by her Grand-dog, Maisie. She was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Ellen Widaman; and her siblings, Bobby Bruce, Daniel Bruce, and Carol Stahlschmidt.
Mary was born in St. Louis Missouri. She married her beloved husband, Donald William Widaman, Sr. on November 15, 1947, and they had five sons and one daughter.
Mary was a unique lady, and the most kind, loving, giving, and self-less person anyone could ever meet, and everyone loved her. She was well known through the community, and all who met her kindly thought of her as “Mom.” After raising her family, she became a reference librarian for the Linneman Library for 20 years before retiring. She was very active in the St. Charles Presbyterian Church, where she and her husband were founding members. She was a master cook and baker, and passionate about feeding her family, friends, and neighbors her famous pies, cakes, and cookies. Mary enjoyed serving as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and celebrating the holidays. She cherished her family; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mary was born in St. Louis Missouri. She married her beloved husband, Donald William Widaman, Sr. on November 15, 1947, and they had five sons and one daughter.
Mary was a unique lady, and the most kind, loving, giving, and self-less person anyone could ever meet, and everyone loved her. She was well known through the community, and all who met her kindly thought of her as “Mom.” After raising her family, she became a reference librarian for the Linneman Library for 20 years before retiring. She was very active in the St. Charles Presbyterian Church, where she and her husband were founding members. She was a master cook and baker, and passionate about feeding her family, friends, and neighbors her famous pies, cakes, and cookies. Mary enjoyed serving as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and celebrating the holidays. She cherished her family; her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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