Obituary of Mary Peery

Mary (Stilton) Peery Mary (Stilton) Peery left this world for a better place on August 30, 2008, after a brief fight against cancer. Mary was born in Indiana on January 23, 1939, to Jay and Jennie Simonds. She graduated from Adna High School in 1957 and lived in Yelm and Lacey for the past 40 years or so. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Bill. She leaves behind her loving husband, Harold Peery of Lacey; her children Gayle Stilton of Boise, Jennie Hyers of Rainier, Jim Stilton of Yelm and Melynda (Jim) Campbell of Yelm. She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren Stacie Dargan; Brandie, Christie and Bryan Hyers; David Campbell and Falynn Stilton as well as her great-grandchildren Tyler, Conner and Jennie. She was also loved by Shandra and Shania who will miss her greatly. Mary (also known as “Little Mary”) worked for many years as head waitress at the Stop Inn and the Yelm Inn before joining Harold driving truck across country. She loved to bowl and was on a league for many years. She was an avid reader and animal lover and loved to spend time with the grandkids. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Yelm Emanuel Lutheran Church at 1:00 pm. All are welcome, come as you are. Live plants are preferred over cut flowers for a memorial garden to be planted at her home. Call Harold at (360) 493-1715 if you have any questions. Friends may leave online memories of Mary and condolences for the family at www.funeralalternatives.org