Age 78, Navy wife, Mom, Grandma and “Gammy”. Born in Stockton on Mar. 9, 1937. She married Merdick Burr, Jr. on Nov. 26, 1955. After living in many states as a Navy family, upon retirement 45 years ago they made Lodi, CA home. They still traveled seeing all 50 states. Loved boating and shared that love with the rest of the family. A crafty seamstress who enjoyed crocheting and knitting too. Navy life provided many career opportunities, she loved helping others most.
Mary was preceded in death by parents James and Gladys Soper, brother Robert Soper, Sr., and grandson Eric Nietschke. She is survived by husband Merdick Burr, Jr.; daughter Maridee (David) Nietschke; son James (Lori Adams) Burr; granddaughter, Tammy (Tom) Drescher, greatgrandchildren, Troy and Tambria; niece Cindy Soper Catalano; honorary granddaughter, Satoko (Steve) Nietschke, greatgrandchildren Sean and Sena; and many other dear relatives and friends.
God answered Mary’s prayers as we were thankfully able to care for her at home till she was called peacefully to our Lord on Sunday June 14, 2015. Her strength of faith kept her very strong as she planned her journey to leave us with positive words that touched many. Mary told us all to "practice your faith and stay true to God’s word". His will was her joy!
Donations suggested to St Peters Lutheran School, Lodi, Ca @ www.stpeterlodi.com
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SERVICES
Service on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 2400 Oxford Way, Lodi, CA . Dinner to follow.