We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of our dear sister in Christ, Mary Chidlaw. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
OBITUARY
Mary was a devout and faithful servant of the Lord and was very involved in our church body, Cow Creek Community. Her faith, hospitality and joy have made a lasting impact. She had a great love for others and had an ability to make people smile and laugh no matter the circumstances. She lived out her faith courageously. We are so thankful for her life and celebrate her with our memories shared on this page.
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Mary was a devout and faithful servant of the Lord and was very involved in our church body, Cow Creek Community. Her faith, hospitality and joy have made a lasting impact. She had a great love for others and had an ability to make people smile and laugh no matter the circumstances. She lived out her faith courageously. We are so thankful for her life and celebrate her with our memories shared on this page.
"Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." 2 Corinithias 5:8
Mary will be missed. In church, knowing that she couldn't see very well, I would often approach her and introduce myself with a fictitious name and even disguise my voice. This was my humor, but also a test for her. She always knew it was Shane. I loved... moreMary will be missed. In church, knowing that she couldn't see very well, I would often approach her and introduce myself with a fictitious name and even disguise my voice. This was my humor, but also a test for her. She always knew it was Shane. I loved hearing about her and how her week was going. And one more thing; Mary kept going to church even when her hearing and eye sight was nominal. I took encouragement from that example. If I'm blessed to reach old age I will endeavor to follow her example and continue to go to church to encourage others and to glorify God. less
We have gotten to know Mary over the past year. She was a blessing to our whole family. During our power outages we had the opportunity walk to her home and get to know her. She greeted our children with love, hugs, open arms and many questions for... moreWe have gotten to know Mary over the past year. She was a blessing to our whole family. During our power outages we had the opportunity walk to her home and get to know her. She greeted our children with love, hugs, open arms and many questions for them. She always wanted us to stay a while, sharing her life stories of her husband, their life in their early marriage, and spoke a lot of their children. Her sense of humor was one of a kind. All of our children and myself would sit and listen to her stories, always learning something. We remain in awe of Marys ability to care for herself in the midst of several health limitations. We would leave her presence encouraged with her stories, joy and humor. Our family will cherish her in our hearts until we meet her again in our eternal home. less
I had the privilege of getting to know Mary over the past few years as one of the pastors at Cow Creek Community Church. She was a delightful and warm person who always enjoyed conversing. She loved seeing my children in our worship services and would... moreI had the privilege of getting to know Mary over the past few years as one of the pastors at Cow Creek Community Church. She was a delightful and warm person who always enjoyed conversing. She loved seeing my children in our worship services and would often comment on them. My most memorable times with her were during the "Saints Alive" lunches that were held each month for a group of our older members at Cow Creek. It was such a blessing to hear her tell of growing up in a small town in Kansas and her journey to the West. I felt so captivated to hear her stories of growing up. Her greatest desire was to see her family members come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and she often asked for prayer to that end. She will be missed here on this earth, but she is rejoicing in the presence of King Jesus, so I will see her again and that is a joyous thought! less
A fond memory I have of Mary is her rabbit trails. Her mind moved so fast, that every conversation would include many rabbit trails to other matters. This made her so fun to talk to. I could have sat for hours talking and laughing with her as we... moreA fond memory I have of Mary is her rabbit trails. Her mind moved so fast, that every conversation would include many rabbit trails to other matters. This made her so fun to talk to. I could have sat for hours talking and laughing with her as we discussed, not just the subject at hand, but a host of other interesting and funny things as well. I will definitely miss my conversations with her. less
I had the privilege of Mary knowing well over the last 6 years especially. She had had a sharp mind and a quick wit. She was also very warm and caring for her friends and family. She was a loyal member of the church through thick and thin for decades. We... moreI had the privilege of Mary knowing well over the last 6 years especially. She had had a sharp mind and a quick wit. She was also very warm and caring for her friends and family. She was a loyal member of the church through thick and thin for decades. We will miss her. less
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