Mary Ellen White
July 11, 2024
Mary Ellen White, 75, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Tucson, AZ. Born on January 27, 1949, Mary Ellen was known for her feisty spirit and immense capacity for love and generosity. She touched many lives with her caring and giving nature. Mary Ellen pursued her education at National University, which laid the foundation for her various personal and professional pursuits throughout her life. Though details of her career are not specified, her impact on those around her was profoundly felt in every interaction and relationship.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jim White; her children, Philip Andersen and Gina Chearmie; and her son, Joseph Andersen. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Viola Abbott, and her brothers, Clinton and Lawrence Abbott.
An avid golfer, Mary Ellen also found joy in her wine club and was skilled in knitting and quilting, hobbies that she cherished and shared with her friends and family. Mary Ellen will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of kindness and compassion will live on through the countless lives she touched.
Marilyn Tate
March 21, 2024
Submitted by Anne Meyer
Our dear friend Marilyn Tate passed away on March 21, 2024 of ALS.
She was brave and full of grace to the very end. Marilyn belonged to 2 or 3 golf groups, was a very good bridge player, and was a voracious reader. Marilyn and her husband Larry lived all over the world, and many places stateside. She always seemed to embrace every city they landed in. She was able to make one last trip to their summer home in Whitefish Montana last spring, for which she was very grateful.
Marilyn was very proud of her volunteer work with the Red Cross. She worked several disaster sites including New York City after 9/11.
Marilyn was a one of a kind person, loyal, trustworthy, and quirky in the best of ways. As I told her the day before she passed “you will be missed my friend by many many people”. That made her smile.
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Gail Campbell
October 24, 2023
On October 24th, Gail lost her 5 month long fight with Lymphoma. All of us that knew her loved her. You just couldn’t help it!
Gail was born and raised in a small town, Ware, in central Massachusetts. Pursuant to her high school graduation, she headed west and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Denver, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. She then got accepted into Colorado State University and attained a degree in Veterinary Medicine. She began her career as a veterinarian and ultimately became the sole owner of a Veterinary Clinic in Fremont, Ca with a staff of 40 employees. She retired, sold her successful practice and moved to La Quinta, Ca and later to SaddleBrooke where she has resided for over the past 15 years.
Gail was the Best Friend anyone could ever ask for. She will be missed terribly.
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Rosemary Topper
October 1, 2020
When one thinks of Rosemary Topper one thinks of SPUNKY.. COMPETITIVE.. and all of 100 lbs. to boot. She showed up on ladies’ day with one thought in mind.. to win. Her red hair, big hats and characteristic gait were endearing. When 18 holes became too much, Rosemary joined the Sputters. When she no longer played golf with MPWGA, she would often volunteer to help out with our tournaments, working at registration or wherever help was needed.
Rosemary is remembered as sweet, friendly and upbeat at all times– never complaining. SaddleBrooke resident, Ellie Breitbart, whose late husband Alan was Rosemary’s former brother-in-law, fondly remembers a trip to Rocky Point, with Alan, Rosemary and her husband Gene. They laughed the entire weekend enjoying the weather, margaritas and each other’s company! She was also a wonderful seamstress and was working on a quilt just before her passing. Rosemary lived 89 adventurous years. To the end she maintained that competitive spirit and love of life!
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Mary W. Brennan
June 16, 2020
Submitted by Barb Witherow (Mary’s daughter-in-law)
On June 16, 2020, family and friends lost a shining star. Many words describe this remarkable woman: matriarch, selfless, and determined are just a few. Mary was the center of her family, making sure everyone else was doing well. She had lifelong friends in Chester County (PA) where she had lived for 50 years, as well as in Tucson over the last decade. Her love of others included serving as a hospice caregiver in PA and making regular contributions to the Golden Goose (Catalina, AZ). Despite several health hurdles over the years, Mary was determined to overcome. She was fiercely strong on the inside and gently gracious on the outside. In addition to family and friends, her interests were golf, walking, arts & craft “fairs,” swimming, the beach, puzzling, playing Skip-Bo, making Christmas cookies, hosting family reunions, and eating Peanut M&M’s, jelly beans, Goldfish crackers, and pretzel rods. Mary is survived by her loving husband Pat; son Rick and wife Barb, and their children Brooke and Mitchell and his wife Stacey; daughter-in-law Paula and her daughter Madison; sister Kathy and her daughters Carolyn (and family) and Karen; as well as niece and nephews Karen, Bob, and Craig (and their families). She was preceded in death by her son Doug. The light that shinned brightly in Mary lives on in all who knew her.
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Pat Denton
September 8, 2018
Pat Denton, A good friend to many
Submitted by Susan Kjar
Pat Denton was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She moved to Saddlebrooke in 2008 and joined the ladies golf league. She loved playing golf and was very active in the league over the years. She served as the Sponsor chairman and Social chairman and was always willing to volunteer to help out with whatever was needed. She had a great sense of humor and always made everyone laugh. Her husband Ed worked at the pro shop. As much as she loved living here their desire to be closer to their grandchildren was too strong and in 2015 they moved to Bend, Oregon where she was able to spend a lot of time with her grandson and granddaughter. She lost her battle with a staph infection on Sept. 8th, 2018. Her life was taken away too soon and she will be greatly missed.
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Marlyn Friend
December 10, 2016
I was so blessed to be her friend and miss her so much.
Submitted by Dianne Anderson
Marlyn and her husband, Walter, moved here from Crested Butte, Colorado. They enjoyed retirement there skiing, golfing and hiking.
When I met Marlyn on the golf course, I was a bit afraid of her though she probably was shorter than 5’. You see, she was a real spitfire! She was also the sweetest woman. She donated many years cooking for Meals-on-wheels in Catalina and sharing the gospel weekly with inmates at the Pinal County jail in Florence.
As she and Walter aged and needed more care, they moved to Colorado and were surrounded by family there until passing.
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Karen Christensen
March 12, 2014
