Mary Ann Linder
December 14, 1926 ~ April 22, 2024
Born in:
Rocky Ford, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Mary Ann Linder, age 97, died April 22, 2024, in Pueblo, Colorado.
Mary was born December 14, 1926, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, daughter of Leo Matern and Anna (Doyle) Matern.
After growing up near Rocky Ford, Mary attended the University of Colorado for a year. Her first teaching position at age eighteen was at Grand Valley School in Swink. In 1949, she married Allan Linder, and received her bachelor’s degree from Wichita State College in 1959. She taught school for twenty-four years in Pocatello, Idaho, where Allan was a professor at Idaho State University. Her hobbies included traveling, square dancing, collecting Kewpie dolls, and volunteering for various organizations in Pueblo, including Pueblo Friends of the Library at Books Again Bookstore.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Allan Linder; three sisters: Rosa, Constance, and Agnes; and a brother, John.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo Anne (Linder) Vaughn and son-in-law, Larry Vaughn; granddaughter, Carrie Vaughn; grandson, Rob Vaughn and granddaughter-in-law, Deb Vaughn; and great-granddaughter, Emery Vaughn. She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces and their families.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for April 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Primrose Retirement Community Club House at the Villas. Donations may be made in her memory to Pueblo Care and Share or Pueblo Friends of the Library. The family requests no flowers or food. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Celebration of Life: April 26, 2024 1:00 pm
Primrose Retirement Community
5055 Outlook Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-543-3300
Mary Ann was a special person for me. We were with Uncle Johnny together when he went to see King Jesus. She was so kind to all during that time. God’s blessings and peace to the family.
Monte Shoaf
JoAnne and Family,
I just read of your Moms passing. I am so very sorry for your loss, a loss indeed. I had the pleasure of meeting your Mother at Primrose and doing her hair every Friday morning. I always looked forward to seeing her and the truly enjoyed our visits. Quite a lady! Im sure you will miss her terribly, as will I and the other residents. She was well thought of by all. My deepest sympathy.
Thank you all!
Jo Anne and Family — sorry for your loss.
I enjoyed our meals with you and your Mom. I also enjoyed playing cards with your Mom.
My mom, Starling Bradley, will miss your mom greatly.
Sharon McMahan and Starling Bradley
Thank you Sharon & Starling. The card games were the highlight of her week!