Mary Jones Sarver
Obituary
Mary Jones Sarver
Passed away early in the morning of January 26, 2004. She was an early leader in Girl’s Gymnastics in Washington State and an outstanding teacher of Folk Dancing. She is survived by her husband Robert Sarver of Seattle; 3 sons Brett Sarver of Lake Stevens, Kevin Sarver of Falls Church, VA, and Darren Sarver of Seattle and 8 grandchildren who will dearly miss their beloved grandmother. A Memorial Service and reception will be held Friday, January 30th at 3:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th St. Burien 206244-2320.
Dear Bob and family.
I was saddened and shocked to hear of Mary’s death.Janet Johnson called to tell me. My association with Mary was through the G.A.D.Girl’s Athletic Directors. She was a classey lady with so much
spark, energy,enthusiasm and love for the students. I was the new kid on the block and I learned so much from her as a teacher and coach. We had monthly meeting as a group and social times together.She was so friendly,charming and fun loving.Mary is one of those special people that come into your life and stay awhile but leave foot prints on your heart and you never ever forget her impact.
May God give you comfort, peace,love and understanding at this difficult time.
With Deep Sympathy, Evelyn and Dwayne Goodrow
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Sarver. She had a huge impact on my life! If it weren’t for Mary and Bob’s free and easy manner of teaching folk dancing, we would not be dancing today! They never criticized! If it weren’t for Mary giving me a chance to substitute in her classes, I would not be teaching dance today. I always used Mary is my model of a good teacher who was interested in getting people to dance to the music as quickly as possible. Our best wishes to Bob Sarver. Sincerely, Betty & Smitty McLain
I will always remember our work together in promoting the sport of gymnastics. Mary was the driving force behind the formation of the program at Highline School District and neighboring communities. She gave tirelessly of her time to teach skills and judge meets.
I will miss her and her newsy Christmas cards. My condolences to her family.
Hi Bob,
We were so sorry to hear about Mary. We have lots of fond memories of folkdancing with her during the years. She will be missed by many.
You are in our prayers,
Linda and Harold
To the Sarver Family:
It is with considerable grief for me to learn of Mary’s passing. Mary will always be remember for the help and excellent support she gave me during the beginning of my career at Highline Community College. She was so very helpful in providing encouragement, ideas, assistance, and understandings about the difficulties of assuming a new position is a completely new environment. My career lasted for more than thirty years of enjoyable teaching at Highline and it was Mary, in large way, that provided me with that opportunity of a lifetime.
She will be missed but not forgotten. Marge & Ed Command
Mary will be missed by all of us. Dean.
News of Mary’s passing saddened and shocked me. Mary was a beacon of love, spirit and compassion. I will be forever indebted to her for reaching out to me to play for church. It reconnected me with my faith, and Christian Science hymns – played so many years ago. As she moves on, the final lines of a favorite Mary Baker Eddy hymn, “O Gentle presence”, keep playing in my mind…”and mother finds her home and heavenly rest.” You are all in my thoughts. Love, Arlene Wade
In my youth Mary taught me the joy of ballroom dancing.It was during those years that I got to know and admire her for her style. A style that I would call “pure class”. Between She and Bob I learned that success has no bounds and ethical principles and hard work can take you further than you can dream. My tribute to Mary was to try to live as she did. The following poem reminds me of the values she shared with all her students. “Alas for those who cannot sing, but die with all their music in them. Let us treasure the time we have and resolve to use it well, counting each moment precious – a chance to apprehend some truth, to experience some beauty, to conquer some evil, to relieve some suffering, to love and be loved, to achieve something of lasting worth.”
Mary did not die with all her music in her. She shared it – she gave it away. We are all better for her generosity, her life and her gifts of lasting worth.
I just found this announcement about your Mom,Mary Sarver in the paper..
I use to teach at Star Lake.. I believe I had Darren and Kevin in my class.. Your Mom taught us Folk dances.I use to see her at QFC at Manhattan. She was a wonderful person. She will be missed by many.. God give you comfort at this time.. Miss Holms.. I wish best to you Darren and Kevin..