September 22, 2010

With regret, we must announce the passing of Mary Louise Leahy. Born Mary Louise Ritter in Oakland, California, Mary graduated from Holy Names High School before attending Providence College of Nursing and earning her degree as a registered nurse. An avid tennis player, Mary was the city champion of Oakland.

Mary married Robert James Leahy from San Francisco in 1952, raised five children during the day, while working nights at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, California. While living in Burlingame, Mary was highly active in the community, Little League, and local politics. She later changed careers, working at Sprint Long Distance Services until her retirement in 1987, when she and Robert moved to Woodinville, Washington to be near their children and grandchildren.

An accomplished pianist and avid gardener, Mary will be remembered and missed by her brother, Edward Ritter; son, Michael Leahy and wife, Barrie; daughter, Cathy Oles and husband, Paul; son, Matthew Leahy and wife, Patricia; daughter, Janet Leahy and husband, Richard; daughter-in-law, Jeannette Leahy; eight grandchildren, Carolyn, Thomas, Marla, Julie, Brian, Daniel, Alexander, David; and great-grandchildren, Lucas and Keegan.

Mary was preceded in death by her son, Edward Leahy, and husband, Robert.

Autumn Funerals, Bend is in charge of arrangements, 541-318-0842.