Mary Titus Obituary

Mary Ellen Titus, loving and loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully left earth's boundaries on Friday, January 18, 2013 after a valiant fight against a long illness. She was 79 years old. The family she loved so dearly gathered together in her home of 51 years to be with her in her final hours. Mary was a native, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 14, 1933, the daughter of John and Joan Wells. She was a proud graduate of Colorado Springs High School (now Palmer High School) and worked for over 30 years as a legal secretary. She was a loving, selfless, kind, generous, tenacious, independent and caring person who always put family and others first. Mary's passions included reading, working in her many gardens, and enjoying her backyard pond. She also loved bowling, golfing and waterskiing. Daily she fed and watched the birds, squirrels and other wildlife that always got a free meal around her home. She was a die-hard Broncos and Rockies fan, staying with them through the bad seasons and celebrating the good ones. You could always count on Mary's keeping up with the rosters! She especially loved gathering every week for "Grandma Night" to visit with family. Mary was always able to make people laugh and maintained a strong sense of humor. Mary is survived by her daughter Joni (Harry) Flanagan of Colorado Springs, Colorado, grandson Curtis (April) Stanley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, granddaughter Karen (Evan) Engebretsen of Coal Creek, Colorado, grandson William Flanagan of Chicago, Illinois, great grandson and joy of her life, Levi Stanley of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sister Ruth Rasnic of Saint Charles, Illinois, brother Stephen (Patty) Wells of Lake Waukomis, Missouri and sister Wilma (Dave) Ray of Cañon City, Colorado. Mary was pre-deceased by her husband Walter T. Titus and brother Richard Wells. Based on Mary's wishes, no formal services are scheduled. A private family celebration of her life will be held in the future. Internment of her ashes will be at Memorial Gardens, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family wants to express their thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff of Evercare Hospice for their support and care during Mary's last few months. In addition, a special thanks to Cathy and Dominic Incitti, for being exceptional friends and neighbors for almost 50 years. Mary loved animals of all kinds and was always concerned for their welfare. If desired, donations may be made in her name to The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 610 Abbott Lane, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905.