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1952 Mary 2011

Mary Paun

August 24, 1952 — August 29, 2011

Mary lost her sixyear battle to Alzheimers on Monday, August 29, 2011, at Grossmont Hospital. Her beautiful smile and cheerful attitude will be remembered by her family and friends. Mary was a Registered Nurse for 33 years working at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego (20002006), St. Anthonys Hospital in Rockford, IL (19772000), and St. Marys Hospital in Tucson, AZ (19751976). Mary retired at age 53 to begin her journey with Alzheimers. Her remaining years were both increasingly difficult and incredibly beautiful as she cherished the company of her water aerobic classmates, walking Boz with her dogwalking friends, Sunday morning church service at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, as well as activities at the Ramona Senior Center. She loved the folks at the Alzheimers Association , and participated in several clinical trials at UCSD. Mary moved to her dream home in Ramona with her husband, Gary, and son, Josh from Rockford, IL, in 2000 and enjoyed gardening, canyon views from her backyard, walks by the ocean and playing with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gary; daughter, Jessica (Jake) Croutcher of Rockford, IL; son, Joshua (Marlyn) of Bonita; and grandchildren, Leigha of Rockford, IL, Alex, Ivan, Jaden and Isabella of Bonita. Brothers, Robert(Sharon)Atkins of Rockton and Scott Atkins of Dallas , TX.Fatherinlaw Frank Paun of Rockford; brothersinlaw Jim(Sally) Paun and Mike(Pam) Paun; nieces and nephews,Ryan and Heather Atkins, Julia, Brent Paun and Mathew and Nick Paun all of Rockton. A Memorial service will be held at 6pm, Friday September 16 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 South Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61108.Visitation from 4:30 until time of service, Friday in the funeral home.Burial at 10am Satrurday September 17 in Scandinavian Cemetery.Donations can be made to the Alzheimer'¢s Association.

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