Mary Toerner

Mary Toerner, 69, a resident of Flagstaff for the past 40 years, passed away at her home Thursday, June 27, 2002.

Toerner was born February 11, 1933, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was raised in Texas and graduated from Stephen F. Austin University. She then taught English in the public schools.

She moved to Flagstaff in 1962, and married Dick Toerner in 1971. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, served as Regional Commissioner of the Clan Campbell U.S.A., and was a member of the San Francisco de Asis Parish.

Survivors incluce her husband, Dick, of Flagstaff; her sons James Sweeney of Washington, Patrick of Colorado and Richard Toerner of Pennsylvania; her daughters Kathy Snide of Connecticut, Tammy Ply of Utah, Peggy Sweeney of Connecticut and Mary Wolfe of Flagstaff; and 10 grandchildren.

Rosary and Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2002, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held there at 11 a.m. the next day. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Mary's name to be sent to Northland Hospice, P.O. Box 997, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86002

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Memories and dedications to Mary:

men·tor n 'men-"tor, Latin, from Greek MentOr 1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus 2 a : a trusted counselor or guide b : TUTOR, COACH. A very special thing happened to me not too long ago. I was the favorable recipient of a most worthy gift: true friendship from an honorable guide. Mrs. Mary Toerner was my mentor, friend and teacher. Her stylish grace and genteel demeanor made her stand out from all others. Her knowledge of our family history and her willingness to share this information made her indispensable. Mary was never at a loss for kind words. She treated everyone equally and was always the diplomat. Her passing takes with it a small piece of my heart. -Michelle, State Commissioner

In Memory of Mary
For all those who came under Mary's spell, we are all the poorer with her passing. Mary--always gracious, standing tall, head held high and shoulders back, marching to the pipes playing "The Campbells Are Coming"...Mary was truly the mother of Clan Campbell in Arizona. Clan means children and Mary gave birth, loved, fed, and guided her clan and watched us grow. I first met Mary over 10 years ago at a Highland Game in Tucson. She carried out her responsibilities for years as State Commissioner and later as Regional Director with a mother's touch--soft but firm as a mother's love should be. To her youngest daughter Mary, grandson Colin, and the rest of her family, I extend my most heartfelt sympathy. -John Badger, Clansman

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