Mary Ellen (Berg) Bill Obituary (1942 - 2024)

Mary Bill, beloved wife, mother, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully in Enumclaw, Washington, surrounded by her loving family on May 29, 2024, at the age of 82. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband Melvin. She is survived by her children Teresa Bill, Charlene (Bill) Sandoval, and Steven Bill; granddaughters Amanda and Lacey Bill; siblings Robert Berg and Dorothy (Berg) Kelsey; in-laws Anthony Sandoval and Tanja (Mastenbroek) Bill; and many nieces and nephews. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Albert and Cassilda Berg, Mary's family relocated to the Seattle area when she was just four years old. Mary was one of nine children, born into a family that instilled in her the values of kindness, generosity, and community engagement. She married her sweetheart, Mel, and together they built a loving home in Burien where they raised their family with love and care. They moved to Gig Harbor, WA in retirement where Mel predeceased Mary in 2014. Throughout her life, Mary exemplified a spirit of selflessness and dedication to others. She volunteered for numerous organizations, including CYO Sports, Catholic Refugee Services (1970s & 80s) and the Harbor History Museum. She was always eager to lend a helping hand wherever it was needed. Her passion for literacy and learning led her to work as a traveling librarian for the King County Library System, where she touched the lives of countless individuals with her love for books and knowledge. Mary's legacy is one of kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her community. She will be remembered fondly by all who knew her for her gentle spirit and her willingness to always put others first. Services to celebrate Mary's life will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Seahurst, Washington where Mary was a lifelong parishioner. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to support research efforts to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Foundation, or to BrightFocus, an organization dedicated to advancing research and providing support for those affected by Alzheimer's. Mary's memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched with her kindness and generosity. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished. Contributions can be made to: Alzheimers Foundation: https://alzfdn.org/donate/ Bright Focus: https://donate.brightfocus.org/adr/donate-variant-new