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Mary Kessner
02/07/1937 — 09/08/2025
From Richland, WA
Mary Kessner
Mary Kessner lived a life full of love, laughter, red wine, and a good cup of black coffee.
Born in Wolf Point, Montana, Mary was the oldest of six siblings. Always loved helping family and friends.
Grandma Mary leaves behind two children Joan Kessner, Richland,WA and David Kessner, Blacksburg,VA (Janice), four grandchildren Nicole Kessner Taylor (James), Chelsea Kessner, Matthew Kessner, and Aubrey Kessner, and 3 great-grandchildren Caledonia Taylor, Brett Kessner, and Wyatt Taylor, who will forever carry forward her humor, kindness, and love of the Green Bay Packers.
She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Kessner, grandson Eli Kessner, and her parents George and Helen Loendorf.
Grandma Mary will not only be missed because she brightened every room she walked in, but for her famous cookies and bran rolls.
To honor Grandma Mary’s legacy, our family would be grateful for donations to her two favorite charities, Mary & Russell Kessner Scholarship at Montana State University and Mid-Columnia Meals on Wheels. Grandma Mary also wanted everyone to enjoy a glass of red wine in her memory.
Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels
1. 1824 Fowler St. Richland, WA 99352
2. https://midcolumbiamealsonwheels.app.neoncrm.com/forms/wintermcmow2024
3. Please dedicate donations in Memory of Mary Kessner.
Mary & Russell Kessner Scholarship #91416
1. www.msuaf.org/kessner
2. Your contribution will help continue their commitment to supporting the goals and approaches of Gallatin College’s professional workforce certificate programs and training relating to construction trades.
3. Please mail donations to Montana State University Alumni Foundation, 1501 S. 11th Ave. Bozeman MT 59715 noting the fund name and “Mary Kessner’s memory” in the memo line.
Water aerobics at Hills West Pool is where I met Mary. That meeting lead to lunches and breakfasts full of laughter.
Rest In Peace. Our world has lost a gem. Your neighbor,
Jeanene Vanderford
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Acquainted with her years ago through her daughter Joan, I always appreciated her optimism and humor. Our sincere condolences.
Sorry, we just learned that Mary had passed, she will be missed by all. We were honored to know her and wish we could have spent more time with her.
Cecile and Emmett Richards
Everyone loved Mary. From the grocery clerks who looked forward to her kind words, to all the young women she mentored through Girl Scouts, Mary always left people feeling better about themselves. She was such a bright light yet never wanted to be in the spotlight. She just quietly went along lifting others, serving as a role-model for us all.
We never heard Mary speak a negative word about anyone. Oh yes, she had that unmistakable twinkle in her eye at times, that let you know she did have an opinion. But if it wasn’t positive, she kept it to herself.
And her little hands must have tied a zillion bows on gifts for people she would never meet. Mary was a tireless supporter of many non-profits, helping Joan to collect, assemble and create the most beautiful gift baskets and goodie bags for countless auctions, awards, and holiday gifts for Meals on Wheels clients, some of whom would never have a Christmas gift if not for the generosity and tireless efforts of Mary and Joan. So, so many bows! Mountains of gifts over the years! Such a heartfelt commitment to working every day to make the world a better place.
Mary was simply a magnificent woman who left a legacy of love and impact.
Rest in Peace Mary ! A life well lived !
So sorry for your loss what a great lady she will be missed
I love you grandma. Will miss your smile and laugh.
Joan and David
Our sympthys on the loss of your Mother
God just got a classy Lady Angel
Our heasts and Prayers for you and your Family
Grandma, we will carry on your legacy of love and family. We miss you so much.
It is difficult to say good-bye to our sister and special friend. We will always remember Mary’s happy smile and her advantageous spirit, always up to taking on any venture. Mary, thank you for everything you gave to us. Will always love you, keep your memory special and in our prayers forever. God Bless.
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Mary Kessner