Obituary for Mary F. Mauger (Atchison)
Mary F. Mauger (Atchison)
03/26/1924 - 01/10/2015
Condolences
Condolence From: Glynis Sakowicz, Cypress, Texas
Condolence: Thank you Mary, for serving this country, and for pushing those gates just a little wider so those who came after you could go past... and I know, at your 'Next Duty Station" you will be standing by with pride as those who come after us, will go even farther...
Condolence From: Jennifer Jenkins, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: It was my honor to represent women Marines past and present to pay my respects to Fran's family. "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines." In appreciation of Fran's faithful services to our nation and Corps -- Semper Fidelis.
Condolence From: Jennifer Simmons, Winchester, CA
Condolence: Thank you Mary for your service to our country and for blazing the trails for females serving in the Corpps today. Your service to our country and Corps enabled me to serve as a Sergeant Major in our illustrious Corps today. Job well done! Semper Fidelis and rest in peace.
Semper Fidelis,
Sergeant Major Jennifer L. Simmons
Condolence From: Angela Russell, Springfield, Missouri
Condolence: I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I just want to know as a female Marine how much Mrs. Manger's service helped pave the way for fellow females. My prayers are with your family that you may have peace and remember her in joy.
Condolence From: Lisa Fahrenkrog, Davenport, IA
Condolence: May your family be surrounded by angels of peace. Know that Mary has joined the ranks of her fellow Marines and is now standing guard at the gates of heaven. Semper Fi!!
Condolence From: Patricia Arcia, San Diego, California
Condolence: My thoughts and Prayers are with your family during this time. I hope you find comfort in the fact that "Fran" is an IMPORTANT part of History. She made a Great contribution to our future as women as well as those of us who had the Honor and Privilege to follow in her footsteps to become Marines. May God keep you in his hands.
Patricia Arcia
USMC 1987-1991
Condolence From: Elva Pounders, akron, Ohio
Condolence: I am sorry for the loss of one of our Women Marines. May she rest in Peace.
Condolence From: Women Marines Association FL-11 Bombing Bettys, Pensacola, FL
Condolence: We Wish a wonderful Duty up above Marine, and to Mary's family peace and Joy knowing their Marine made a difference in her life and to Out Beloved Corps. Semper FI
Condolence From: Cheryl Barrie, Worthington, Ohio
Condolence: Karen, Kim & family~ I will truly miss Fran's bright cheery smile and personality!!! I absolutely loved Fran and always enjoyed talking with her at Parskside. She was definitely one of my favorite residents at PSL. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead!
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always! I will also miss seeing Fran's beautiful manicures and pedicures...she was precious!!!
Condolence From: Dee Ann Burdette, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Condolence: May your family and friends find peace and know that there Marine will always be in their hearts to bring them comfort from above. We fellow Marines who followed in her footsteps will always be greatfull for her paving the way. May she rest in peace. Dee Burdette USMC SSGT 1970 - 1983
Condolence From: Kim Spence, Texarkana, Texas
Condolence: I am sorry for your loss. May God bring your family strength and ease your grief. Semper Fi! "Always Faithful!" Thank you, Mary, for leading the charge for the rest of the Woman Marines. GySgt (Ret) Spence 87-08.
Condolence From: Melody Anisko, Lilburn, GA
Condolence: Semper Fi! Praying for you all.
Condolence From: Trish Hart, Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Condolence: May your family find comfort in your journey and be thankful that you were able to share it with them. RIP sister. Semper Fi.
Condolence From: Maggie Wallace, McGregor, TX
Condolence: I did not know Fran in person. However, I also served in the Marine Corps on Active Duty from 1965 to 1969, and in the Reserves from 1969 to 1976. Requiescat in pace.
from the Navy Hymn…..
Eternal Father, Strong to Save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid’st the might Ocean deep
Its’ own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to thee,
For those in Peril on the sea.
O God, protect the women who,
In service, faith in thee renew;
O guide devoted hands of skill
And bless their work within thy will;
Inspire their lives that they may be
Examples fair on land and sea.
Eternal Father, grant, we pray,
To all Marines, both night and day,
The courage, honor, strength, and skill
Their land to serve, thy law fulfill;
Be thou the shield forevermore
From every peril to the Corps.
But when at length our course is run,
Our work for home and country done,
Of all the souls that flew and sailed,
Let not one life in thee be failed,
But hear from heaven our sailors cry,
And grant eternal life on high.
Condolence From: Jackie Baum, Altoona, IA
Condolence: Another Woman Marine gone to guard the gates of Heaven. God bless her and her family. Semper Fi. ! 4/678g
Condolence From: Pamela Nordstrom, Puyallup, WA
Condolence: I didn't know you Mary in person but I know you in spirit...Marine spirit! Oorah! Semper Fi spirit!! I served as well in 1976. We Marines build bonds that are never broken! May you rest in peace and keep them in line up in Heaven til we all get there.