Mary H. Hamburger
March 7, 1955 - December 11, 2007
Obituary
Mary H. HAMBURGER
March 7, 1955 – December 11, 2007
Mary H. Hamburger, 52, passed away peacefully in her home on December 11, 2007 surrounded by her mother and friends after losing her valiant battle with leukemia.
Mary was born and lived most of her life in the Seattle area. She graduated from Evergreen High School and the University of Washington. For the past 17 years, Mary worked for Cascade Architectural and Engineering Supplies as a sales representative. To her many friends and colleagues, she was an outgoing, charismatic and fun-loving bundle of energy. In recent years, She also realized her dream of becoming an equestrienne and horse breeder.
Mary is survived by her mother, Dr. Rena Hamburger; nephew, Bradley Hamburger Sarah and an extended family. Her father, Dr. Eugene Hamburger, preceded her in death earlier in 2007.
The family wishes to express gratitude to Providence Hospice of Seattle, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Dr. William Hammond, and his staff at Minor and James Clinic.
She was buried next to her grandfather at Riverton Crest Cemetery.
A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008, beginning at 1:00 PM at the Hotel Deca, 4507 Brooklyn Ave. NE University District. All of Mary’s friends are invited.
Dear Cousin Mary, I will miss your great sense of humor and ability to sturr the pot just for the fun of it. Happy trails beautiful, may your saddle always be soft, and your wine, more than decent red. I’ll miss you “cuz”.
Aunt Rena and all her Pacific Northwest Family, we lost a good one. Let’s remember her great laughter and love of life. ‘Till we meet again, Your “cuz”, Kathleen
I knew Mary for many years as she would visit the architectural office I was employed at in Seattle. I was introduced to Mary and asked her if she had a brother, who I knew from WSU. She did and from that moment we would enjoy a cup of coffee every once in awhile as she tried to sell me the latest reprographric machine and we talked about life. She was a very happy women and enjoyed life to the fullest. When I discovered her interest in horses we would talk about our equestrian experiences and adventures. I lost track of Mary about 8 years ago, as I changed careers, but was sadden when I heard of her passing. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family on the lost of very wonderful and beautiful women. God bless. Randy Slater
Although we weren’t close as adults, Mary was my “first-est” and “best-est” friend, and I will always treasure the great memories of our childhood. I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to visit with Mary one more time before she left us. Rena, I’m so sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail
Rena, Our deepest regrets in Mary’s passing. We will all remember your daughter Mary as a dear part of our youthful glee in the Shorewood area. We will always remember the warmth and smiles we recieved from all of your family in your Shorewood home. I can tell you now that Greg and Gail are dear friends today, keeping in touch very regularly, because of our love and affection to your entire family, including John. Our dad Bill and our mother Grace had such a long and enduring great friendship with both of you. You are dear friends and will always in our hearts!
Our dear Mary put the “shine” in our sun, showering us with her laughter, and surrounding us with her exuberance of life. A life that will be forever in our hearts and for eternity, missed.
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to Dr. Hamburger and family as well as Mary’s dear friends. My prayers are with you.
I grew up in Shorewood just a few doors from the Hamburger’s and spent much of my time at the DeGroot’s and in our camphouse in the woods. I have very fond memories of Mary, she was older than us by about 6 years but she was always so kind to us and took so much delight in our fun. My deepest sympathy goes out to Rena, your daughter was truly a joy and will be missed by all. Peace and blessings. Brian Silkworth
Dear Dr. Rena, We are so sorry to hear about your daughter Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Betty And Frank
I have the fondest memories of Mary, sitting in class with her at Evergreen. I have never forgotten her sweet and charming personality. I am sad to hear of her passing.
Hello Dr. Rena! I have such fond memories of Mary and the Hi-Liners. She was always such a bright light and very bubbly. I just recently found out that she had passed.. My condolences. Life goes so fast and we are only here for such a short moment. As we get older we face our mortality and it is hard if we love life and still have more to do. I hope you and yours are doing well. I remember you fondly, Dr. Rena
Heidi