Mary C. Macias

September 12, 1926 - May 6, 2019

Mary C. Macias was born in Worland, Wyoming on September 12, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete B. Macias, the love of her life. She eloped with him in Thermopolis, Wyoming at the young age of 16. They settled in Toppenish around 1945. They lived and farmed in Toppenish until their retirement in 1980. They were graced with lovely neighbors who looked out for each other. They raised many crops during this time including sugar beets and asparagus. They began raising their family there and she is survived by her five children Pete Jr., Hope, Fred, Jane, and Angelina along with their spouses. Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also graced her life and were a pure delight. She loved what really mattered in life which to her were her husband whom she fondly referred to as “My Pete” and her children who meant the world to her. She is remembered by her family as a strong woman who did it all. She raised five children, assumed all activities in running a home, ran the finances of the farm which nieces and nephews fondly remember her writing their asparagus checks and distributing them at the end of the week. The pleasures of her life, besides family were watching nature shows and her hummingbirds grace her kitchen window, Sunday evenings with Masterpiece Theater and reading Murder Mystery books. She was a quiet soul but willingly embraced the adventure of parasailing on Acapulco Bay. Her family would like to thank the following people…Her granddaughter Lisa Macias who always made time for her Grammy, Dr. Anderson and the Farmworkers Clinic, the caring individuals from Palliative Care and lastly the kind, caring and compassionate women from Memorial Hospice. Visitation will be Tuesday May 14, 2019 10 - 1PM at Colonial funeral home. Graveside service will follow 2PM at Elmwood Cemetery with celebration of life at 3PM at New Harvest Church in Toppenish. (Methodist Church)