ry was also an outstanding athlete who established herself as a world-class water ski competitor at venues like Cypress Gardens. She won many competitive championships in various categories, including trick ski and slalom. In 1969, Mary and her family moved to Lighthouse Point. Mary enjoyed tennis, dancing and bridge with her many friends in Lighthouse Point. She was a founding member of and active parishioner at St. Paul's Catholic Church. But Mary's first love was her family, especially the time she spent with her five grandchildren, who all affectionately called her Beam Beam. Mary always made the holidays a special family time. Christmas was an especially warm and festive place at Beam Beam's home, when her young grandchildren would gather in anticipation of Santa's arrival, enjoy one of Beam Beam's delicious home-cooked meals and open family gifts. We will all deeply miss our beloved Mary and her love, hugs and infectious laugh. Mary was a devout and faithful Catholic, who lived out her Christian calling with authentic devotion and love. We are comforted to know that her faith will lead her to a well-deserved place in heaven and into Jesus' warm and loving embrace. We know too, that she will be a dedicated intercessor in heaven for all her friends and especially for her beloved family. Friends may call on Monday April 17, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 4650 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064 where a Catholic Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday April 18th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2700 N.E. 36th St., (Sample Road) Lighthouse Point, FL 33064. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Mary Bentz to the New Building Fund at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.