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Mary Wall Obituary
Mary Louise
Wall
January 19, 1944
December 18, 2021
Mary Louise Wall, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died on December 18, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She was born January 19, 1944 to John and Annabelle Degnan in Mineola, New York.
Mary attended Wasson High School and graduated in 1962. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Colorado Women's College.
Mary worked as a nurse for Penrose Hospital for thirty years. She received numerous nursing awards, including the Colorado State Nightingale Award in 1997 and was involved in hospice organizations.
She enjoyed traveling with her husband, and her nursing organizations.
Mary was an exceptional nursing leader, women's advocate, and wife. She was loved by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her son, Richard Ryan Wall; parents, John and Annabelle Degnan; brother-in-law, George Wall; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Bingham.
Mary is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard A. Wall, M.D. of Colorado Springs, sister, Margaret (Jim) Miller of Torrington, Wyoming; Colorado; sister-in-law, Mary E. Wall of Bettendorf, Iowa; brother-in-law, Tom Egan of Minnetonka, Minnesota; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Penrose St. Francis Health Foundation, 2222 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to The Springs Funeral Services staff.
Memorial Service, 2:00PM, Monday, December 27, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.
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Patricia Grubelnik
December 30, 2021
Mary became an Associate with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in 2004. In that capacity Mary was very supportive and active, and as with everything she excelled, serving on the advisory comittee for 4 years, and actively supporting the Charity Mission.
Mary will be missed.
Cynthia May
December 29, 2021
Mary was such an inspiration for the nursing community, not only in Colorado Springs, but in the entire state of Colorado. Her support of the Nightengale Award made it possible for nurses to be recognized for the difference they make to individuals and their communities. She was a modern-day Florence Nightengale, she made a difference.
Lorraine Buss
December 26, 2021
Mary was a mentor to me as a new nurse in 1977 when I began my career at Penrose. She also was there when I was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau. I still have the picture we took together that day. I have many fond memories of her.
Alice C Murr
December 25, 2021
A brightness has gone out of our world. I miss Mary. I was one of many who admired her, wanted to be like her in pursuit of professional excellence, and just wanted to be anyplace that Mary occupied. Of course that was only possible to a limited extent. Mary was important to the WORLD. And I am so blessed to have been part of hers.
Laura Pomerenke and Ed Colt
December 24, 2021
A fabulous, classy, funny and compassionate lady. She set the bar for nursing and continued her passion beyond retirement. I will miss seeing her beautiful face. Our thoughts are with Rich and her family and friends.
Nancy Long
December 21, 2021
I am so grateful to have crossed paths with Mary in Kaua'i. She is an inspiration, and her kindness will always be remembered. With aloha, Nancy Long
Margie Leiser
December 20, 2021
"Although the world has lost some of it's grace, I am quite sure heaven is rejoicing now that she is home". Sweet words from a dear friend when my Mom, Mary Barabe' Loreto, passed. May you find comfort and joy in your memories.
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