Obituaries

Mary Nell Wolfe was born November 21, 1937 in Sullivan, IN. She was the daughter of Harold and Edith Miller. She went to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 7, 2013.

Survivors are her beloved children: Karin Massoglia (Jeff) of Los Gatos, CA and Greg Wolfe of Fremont, CA; and cherished grandchildren: Bryan, Kelsey, and Karley Massoglia and Morgan and Gregory Wolfe. Additional survivors are her dear brother Larry Miller (Kay) of Speedway, IN; nephews: Scott, Rod, and Brad; and Canadian cousins Pat and Jack Palmer. Mary?s much loved canine best friend Buddy has been a loving companion for over 17 years. Mary and her longtime companion the late Dr. John Randall cherished 31 years together. They enjoyed 10 years of travel in their 37 foot motor home in which they covered 45,000 miles visiting 48 states. Especially dear to Mary were John?s daughters: Victoria Randall, and Valerie Bockus.

Resident of Fremont since 1962. Owner/manager of single family rental properties for over 43 years.

Through her 53 years in Fremont she has been a devoted volunteer for her church and local non-profit organizations. Member since 1967 of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she was an elder, deacon and choir director.

In her children?s early years she was a member and president of 3 school PTA?s and was a long time Campfire leader.

Long time member and President for 6 years of Country Club of Washington Township Women?s Club, a federated Women?s Club founded in 1896. Fremont Cultural Arts Council officer and board of directors for over 25 years. Member and past President of Fremont Symphony Guild. Member of Red Hats Scarlet Women and of Los Antiqiueglas. Served as a Booklegger with the Fremont Main Library for 8 years sharing portions of books with Fremont K-2 children.

Active in numerous Bridge groups and marathons. Her favorite group was the Monday morning Girls Bridge which Mary and three others began over 40 years ago. Mary and four others from this group traveled to Prague in 2004. Also she was chair of the Country Club Bridge Marathon for over 25 years.

Membership as an Ambassador with Friendship Force brought travel to New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Indiana, Victoria, CN, and Kailua-Kona, HI were all other favorite vacation destinations.

Mary?s ever present smile and optimism brought her many friends. Her friendship and devotion kept them.

In addition to time spent with her family and friends, Mary had many interests. She loved all animals (but especially dogs), flowers, music, and God?s beautiful creation of nature and places. Mary was a supporter of many wild life and nature non-profits. Two favorites are Yosemite Conservancy, 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1700, San Francisco, CA 94104, and World Wildlife Fund, 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street N.W., P.O. Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090-7180. Another favorite charity is Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.

There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, August 17th at 11am at Center Ridge Cemetery in Sullivan, IN.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Mary on Saturday, August 24, 11am at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 4181 Irvington Ave., Fremont, CA 94538.