Mary this has been quite a year. On one hand I'm glad you didn't have to go thru this pandemic. But on the other hand I wish you were still with us. Love and miss you my friend.

I still miss Mary so much. Mary was an unexpected Ray of sunshine in my life. I think of something I want to tell her or I see something I want to share with her. She knew how to live life to the fullest and make something good come from anything. She would have found a way to get thru this pandemic with a smile.
Love you Mary
Ann

I learned so much from Mary. I have learned even more since her passing from others remembrances. She did have many layers as someone said. For everything there is a reason and a season. I am blessed because Mary passed thru my life!
Ann

A year since you left us. Sometimes it seems longer, sometimes less. I miss you so much. I see and hear things almost everyday I want to tell you about. I love you my friend. 
Ann

I cant believe that a year has passed since we lost you my sweet friend. I think of you often, and mention you often to our art friends. We had some fun times together and they will always be with me. ❤❤
Rae

I am so happy to find this lovely site.  I remember MaryLou from grammar school in Los Gatos.   She was a lovely person, artistic and creative as a child.  She lived in a cute little cottage with her parents near Daves Avenue Elementry School.  The cottage is long gone but I remember MaryLou, her parents, and the Bantam chicken they gave me every time I drive down their street.  I'm happy to see she had so many good friends.  Kathy


Mary loved to travel and her sewing was beautiful. A very talented lady. Thinking of you always.  Love, Jo B.

I think about Mary alot and will always miss her. I loved to hear about her experiences. She lived life to the fullest and didn't waste a second! I am honored and blessed to  have been her friend. Love you Mary, always.

Our dear Mary with her beloved cat, Miko, who used to curl among the quilt pieces which were artfully laid out.

Mary at a function of her Lakeway Solos Group.

Mary helping out at her Lakeway Solos Group.

Mary attending a function of her Lakeway Solos Group.

Mary on left helping out at her Solos Group.

Mary and I never met but we both belonged to crochet partners, a closed group of crocheters on the internet and were internet friends for 20 years. I gave her a heads-up when vintage potholder booklets were put up for sale on eBay in the 1990's. I was there for her when she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer and she was there for me when I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. We sent packages to each other when she lived in Japan. I loved her vitality, her sense of humor and her cheerfulness in always remaining bright and sunny.  I loved her as a sister even without ever meeting her. To understsnd this, you would have to know Mary as I did. My life is richer for having known Mary. My dear friend, I will miss you and our talks and e-mails and most importantly, you. Will you be teaching the angels to crochet in heaven  ?  Remember, Each One - Teach Two.  I will think of you very often my kind and generous friend.

I am happy to find this site.  I know you accepted your end of treatment and that you are at peace.  You are in my thoughts frequently.

Mary you are now with God and the Angels; no more suffering; just a new beginning.  Your friend always.

You put up such a battle sweet lady, and never ever complained! 
I am sad that such a wonderful soul will no longer be here with us, but I am happy you are finally out of pain and discomfort. 
I will always fondly remember our travels in Spain and the happy times we shared through our art.. Rest In Peace my friend. Rae

Much love Mary on your newest adventure! I will always remember and admire your bravery! Until we meet again....Pam

"There are no words needed, we have said them all!"
This became our tagline to one another as Mary Lou began to end her story.
We, at DPS Access and Dissemination were blessed to have her feeling strong enough to join us during our Christmas Luncheon, 2017.

Thanks to Mary Lou for so many wonderful stories, ideas, her wonderful artistic eye and the love she freely shared.

Remember, You are to be my Guardian Angel!

Mary I miss you already. I learned so much from you, especially how to dance in the rain! Always your friend, Ann

OBITUARY

Mary Lou Sanders

November 24, 1948 – February 18, 2018

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