Mary A. Padden
March 18, 1919 - July 18, 2011
Obituary
Mary A. Padden, of Seattle, and Des Moines, Washington, born Mary Alice Hileman on March 18, 1919 in Ullin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2011 at Highline Hospital. Her two children, John Patterson of Tacoma, Washington, and Marrji Padden of Seattle, Washington, were at her side.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Willard ‘Pat’ Padden, her brother, Monroe Hileman of Elgin, Illinois, and sister, Francis Edwards of Des Moines, Washington. Mary is survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, close friends and extended family members.
Mary was a devoted wife and mother, an extraordinary homemaker and a great cook, who had a passion for gardening, sewing, quilt making, embroidery and knitting. She shared a love of camping and fishing with her husband, family, and friends. Mary was a compassionate, strong, and remarkable woman, and she will be forever missed.
A service and reception in celebration of Mary’s life will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel at Judson Park, 23600 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines, Washington.
Remembrances can be made to the American Diabetes Association.