In loving memory of

Mary Laura Owings
July 19, 1917 - January 1, 2016

Mary Laura Owings, 98, passed away January 1, 2016 after a short illness. She was a long time resident of Ames.
Mary is survived by two sisters; five children; seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Ames Public Library in Mary's name.
A celebration of life service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care in Ames.

Tributes

joan craig wrote on Jan 20, 2016:

" Mike, Mary,s son I believe. How I enjoyed your mother, she was always so up beat. will miss her. joan craig "

Ken Recker wrote on Jan 3, 2016:

"I had the pleasure to work with Mary at GFC and found her to be remarkable. She was not only very caring and ambitious , but one of the most friendly persons I had the pleasure to be associated with. We will miss her smile."

Jacque and Jonnie Bell wrote on Jan 3, 2016:

"I first met Mary when I started to work at General Filter Company back in 1974. At that time she had been working there since 1960 and I got to work along side of her until 1980 when she retired- I learned a lot from her. Since then I came to know her quite well and have enjoyed her kindness, helpfulness and caring towards most of my family- what she wouldn't do for you. My mother Jonnie and I will miss her the most. Please accept our sympathies."

Sue Woolsoncroft wrote on Jan 3, 2016:

"I worked with Mary at General Filter Co. 55 years ago and found her to be a very thoughtful and caring person. Although I rarely saw her in the years since, I have always remembered how truly nice she was. Please accept my deepest sympathy. "

Sue Woolsoncroft wrote on Jan 3, 2016:

"I worked with Mary at General Filter Co. 55 years ago and found her to be a very thoughtful and caring person. Although I rarely saw her in the years since, I have always remembered how truly nice she was. Please accept my deepest sympathy. "

Pat Terrones wrote on Jan 2, 2016:

"It was a joy to know our wonderful neighbor and friend. We have wonderful memories of Mary. We will miss her kindness to us. We send our deepest sympathy to her family. Tony and Pat Terrones"