Mary Jane Zarda

Mary Jane Zarda

Mary Jane Zarda, 79, of Merriam, passed Friday, September 11, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family.  

 

Mary was born January 9, 1930 to Ernest Conn and Mellisa Jane Conn in Merriam, Kansas.  Mary graduated from Shawnee Mission North.  She was an avid amateur home decorator and a meticulous house keeper.  Mary was a nurse at Shawnee Mission Medical Center for 17 years before retiring in 1995.  She loved to spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary always said that looking into the eyes of a baby is like looking into the eyes of God.

 

Mary is survived by her four sons, Ed Zarda, Jr. John R. Zarda, Kerry Zarda, and George Zarda; one daughter, Dawn Zarda,  three sisters, Margie Garner, Frieda VanWalleghem, Jean Ward, ten grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

 

Visitation and Services

 

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 15 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Burial will follow at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

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Posted by Obituaries on September 11, 2009     3 Comments

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  1. Amy Harvey on September 12th, 2009 12:40 pm

    As a young RN, I was at SMMC’s 3 North when Mary started working there, and worked side by side with her throughout those 17 years. Who could forget her famous “limo ride.” Her kids (and then grandkids) were the center of her life, and we were all entertained daily by stories of their many humorous escapades. In addition, her maternal wisdom and unique insight helped many of us raise our own families. Mary was even a successful matchmaker for more than one of our nurses!
    She most certainly touched many lives, and is remembered fondly by all who worked with her. My condolences to Mary’s family for your double loss.
    Amy Harvey

  2. Ginny LaSala on September 19th, 2009 10:31 pm

    Ed~
    I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and sister. I remember you speaking of your mother so often when we worked together and know what a special relationship you had with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Ginny

  3. Frank Provyn on November 20th, 2009 6:23 pm

    Ed/John: I am very sorry to hear about your mother. It seems like yesterday when we were all growing up in shawnee. She was a good woman and you were lucky to have had her as your mother..My sincere condolences..Frank Provyn

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