Mary Owens

Mary Olive Owens, 77, passed away on July 23, 2009, at her home in Martin City. She was born on Jan. 24, 1932, in Indiana, the daughter of Robert Harold Bergen and Letha Cooksey Bergen.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Ed Powell; second husband, James Owens; son John Powell; brothers Paul Bergen and Lowell Edward Bergen; and sister Rebecca J. Foreman.

Mary is survived by her sons, Mark and Angie Owens of Vancouver, Wash., James and Linda Owens of Martin City, and George Owens of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters Barb and Chris Schneller of Salem, Ore., and Joyce Wolverton of Pasco, Wash.; sisters Thelma Allen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Tressie Boulware of Connersville, Ind., and Valetta Shook of Georgia; brothers Dale Bergen of California, Robert Thomas Bergen of Indianapolis, Ind., Clarence Bergen of Connersville, Ind., and Kenny Bergen of South Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Monday, July 27 at the Lion Hill Baptist Church in Martin City with Pastor Pat Pierce officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lion Hill Baptist Church in Martin City.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls was in charge of the arrangements.