Remembering the extraordinary life of

Mary Shelton

January 17, 1961 - January 20, 2024

“Deep peace of the running waves to you,
Deep peace of the flowing air to you,
Deep peace of the smiling stars to you,
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
Deep peace of the watching shepherds to you,
Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.”

Mom loved this Ancient Gaelic Prayer and had it hanging in her room.

The Wake

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Mauss Family Home
10629 85th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

We will be gathering on Henderson Bay in Gig Harbor for a traditional Irish wake with live music. Please note that parking is extremely limited, so consider carpooling if possible. For the easiest directions, use the Waze app.

Live music provided by:

Please RSVP for the wake here:

The Funeral

Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM
St. Patrick Catholic Church
1123 North J Street, Tacoma, WA 98403

Reception to follow

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.”

Mom loved this quote by Mark Twain. She kept it on a small card in her wallet.