Mary Ackerman
May 28, 2013
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Mary Ruth Ackerman, 68, died peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Per Mary’s wishes, no funeral has been planned. An Open House Remembrance Gathering will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2013, in the Community Room at The Cottages in Pleasant Hill, 555 North Walnut Blvd.
Mary was born May 6, 1945, in Altoona, to Clara and James Gebhart. She attended Saydel High School. She worked security at Younkers for many years, before moving to Prairie Meadows and retiring from there in 2010. She had a loving, generous heart of gold, was genuinely a good friend to all, and never met a stranger. She made the world a better place for all those who were blessed to have known her.
Mary is survived by her sister, Patsy (Don) Harvey; her sister-in-law, Midge Gebhart; her step-daughter, Stefani Kimbley; her caregivers: niece Dixie (Walter) Cortez and nephew Rick (Debbie) Williams; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; and other loving relatives and many special friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Ackerman; four brothers; three sisters; her parents, James and Clara Gebhart; and her two beloved pets: Missy and Cody.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or Mercy Hospice Johnston in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dani
06/03/2013
Dear Ackerman family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. It seems no greater sadness is felt than when someone so dear to us is loss. May you find comfort in your memories and draw strength from a promise God has provided which gives the hope of someday being reunited with your beloved Mary(John 5:28,29). This promised future is one that will be filled with great joy because it will include perfect health and everlasting life on a paradise earth where "the former things have passed away" (Rev. 21:4, Psalms 37:29). May you during this most difficult time find some comfort in knowing that God does care and He does hear our cries. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Jerry Jenkins
05/31/2013
I was saddened to hear of Mary's passing. Working with her for many years I found her to be one of those special people that you never forget. She was a great co-worker and friend who will be dearly missed.
Jim and Nancy Gebhart
05/30/2013
To the Family of Mary Ackerman, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May it help to know our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely, Jim and Nancy Gebhart
Ronnie
05/29/2013
Dear Ackerman Family, I was so sorry to read about the loss of your dear love one Mary. My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing Jehovah the God of all comfort can give you the strength to get from one day to the next. 1Corinthians 1:3,4 "Blessed ......... be the God and father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those in any sort of tribulation........"