Momma-Life will never be OK without you. You are dancing now and for that I am eternally grateful! You always, always were the most loving, giving, Mom. Even when you were not so keen on your kids choices. You never gave up & priveded direction to us which worked, because of your completely believing in us. You never got over from losing our beautiful brother Rick, but that is because you love all of your children beyond belief. Dad was and is still your sole mate. He loves you more than anything except his love for our Lord; which, of course, means that you will be reunited & yes, Daddy will DANCE with you whenever you both want! I am so thrilled that you are so very joyful where you are, but know I miss your voice, your presence & everything about you. You gave me life because of your selflessness. Thank you. You are my everything. I am heartbroken that you are gone from my/our life but know that you are in paradise & loving every second.???????????

Posted by Deanne Demetelin on October 3, 2018

Love you Grandma Mary, Thank you for your love and prayers that have preceded me many years and have in a large part, paved the way for the life I live now. I will always remember how you would call me "Bart" instead of "Marcus", how you slammed my hand in the locked car-door, how you would floss after every meal, wash the tub after every shower, and how you would always put my arm around you if I hadn't put it there already. You loved me like your only grandson and I am forever grateful. Love you ~ Marcus.

Posted by Marcus Omdahl on September 20, 2018

Missing my special sister and special friend, my last sibling, so sad

Posted by Anne Danielson on September 19, 2018

My sweet sweet Mary, I loved seeing you dance Mary!!!! You have such a love for the Lord and I saw in you when you would sing and dance. You knew how to praise the Lord and now you are really celebrating. I loved you like a Grandma and you sure had the nicest warmest hugs. Jim and family keep the memories strong and your heart will remain full with Mary’s presence. She has an amazing heart we have all been blessed by heart and and by her. Miss you Mary.

Posted by Cindy Riss (Winjum) on September 13, 2018

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 No matter how old we are, losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be there. She is in heaven now in Gods loving arms. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection of and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” John 11:25 K n R

Posted by Anonymous on September 13, 2018

I love you dearly and shall miss you terribly. R

Posted by Anonymous on September 13, 2018

My dear, sweet, Mary. What a wonderful friend you have been to me all of these years. I will miss you and your hugs so much!! We could laugh and share jokes so easily with one another. But, the moment I will never forget is when I went to you for prayer. My son was getting divorced and I was no longer going to be caring for his children because they were moving. I was crying as I told you what was happening, and you held me and said "All I can do is cry with you." And you did...... What a blessing you have been to our family and all of RLO. Jim and family, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You and Mary have been wonderful examples of God's love to all of us. We love you....Linda and Jim Winjum

Posted by Linda Winjum on September 12, 2018

DeAnne, My heart aches for you with the loss of your mother. I know how close you were I'm so glad you were able to be home with her when she passed. I know she was welcomed with open arms by Jesus and she will be greatly missed by those she left behind. Keeping you in my prayers Love, Tami, Ryan n Lolly

Posted by Tami Miller on September 11, 2018

Jim and Family, We are so saddend by the loss of Mary. She is such an example of what a true faithful Christian woman should be. I loved going to Restored Life Outreach when I would be back visiting and her hugs would warm your sole. I loved watching her dance for the Lord and I remember one time when my daughter was a baby she was holding her and dancing in the back. Mary we will deeply miss you but know you are in such better hands now. We will definitely see you later. We love you Mary and Jim and Family our thoughts and prayers and hugs are with you all. God bless and love always, Tracy Meyers and family (Jim and Linda Winjum's Daughter)

Posted by Tracy Meyers on September 11, 2018