Mary Monica Berscheid Clasen

September 20, 1927 – Deadwood, SD

September 16, 2011 – Renton, WA

Mary passed away at home with her Loving Family at her side. Being born to Monica H. & John D. Berscheid, joining 2 brothers & 1 sister. They moved to Billings, Montana when Mary was a child and where her brother Martin (Red) was born. She met her beloved James at the age of 14 and married 4 years later. James preceded Mary in death shortly before their 40th wedding anniversary.Mary worked for the Fred Meyer store for 30+ years in the Seattle area on Broadway, in Burien, Lake City and retiring from the Renton Benson Plaza store. She was an avid seamstress, loved the Casinos, and watching her Mariners play.She was our Rock and Best Friend, spending time with each of her four children, Marna Hunter, Lynne Duenas (Tony), Nada Dyson (Laird) and Lyle Clasen (Beverly) and also her 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her brother Martin/Red (Hannah) Berscheid, of Billings, MT and preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Acheild (Ace), Johnny and her sister Josephine.A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 23rd at 12:00 noon, with visitation of 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 350 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA.A Memorial Service will be held at Saint Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church on October 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., preceded by a Rosary. The church is located at 13055 SE 192nd St. Renton, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to Providence Hospice of Seattle or to Saint Stephen the Martyr Church.