Mary Garry, 62, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.
These pages are a small offering toward a much larger life.
Mary's story began in 1961, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Mary spent her working life as ['Hilltop Nursing Home'] and held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Belief, when lived, becomes a kind of inheritance.
Mary Garry, 62 of Parker, passed away on August 28, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Christina's Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2024 at the church with a Rosary and Scripture Service beginning at 7:00 PM. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be put towards a project In Memory of Mary. Mary Bernadette Garry was born October 6, 1961, to Melvin and Bertha (Bannwarth) Garry. She was the youngest of 9 children and graduated from Parker High School in 1979. Mary's hobbies included calligraphy, baking and cuddling with her cat, Louie. Mary worked various jobs in Parker throughout her life. She worked at Hilltop Nursing Home, waitressed at the Homeplace Café and she also helped with childcare services in Parker, giving hugs at the Little Pheasant Daycare as well as Parker Learning Center. In her later years she managed the Meals on Wheels program in Parker. Mary was a longtime member of St. Christina's Catholic Church. Mary was a favorite of the kids that sat around her during mass, after service she could be found handing out candy to the kids that came to give her a hug. Mary knew the simple things in life like taking the time to visit with people and she knew how to make people feel important with her contagious smile. Mary developed an extra special bond with her neighbor, the Deelstras. Lincoln and Avery referred to her as "Grandma Mary". She loved to spend time with her loved ones; her siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews all shared a special place in Mary's heart. During her last days, she held very special friendships with Shelia McGee and Stacy Ihnen. Mary touched many people during her life, she will be missed. She is survived by her siblings Joe (Maureen), Hurley, Kay (Richard) Ideker, Sioux Falls, Jack (Sandy), Humboldt, Stan (Mary), Colton, Linda (Jim) Kasten, Parker, sister-in-law Sidney Garry, Dolton, her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Bertha Garry; brothers Roger, Dale, and Randy; and special friend Willis Scott.
