Mary Ann Papian

Mary Ann (Bordenaro) Papian, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Ann was born to Joseph and Mary (Draxler) Bordenaro on January 12, 1933, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Mary Ann grew up on the southside of Des Moines and graduated from St. Joseph Academy. She was married to the love of her life, Don Joseph Papian, for 65 years.

Don and Mary Ann moved from the southside to Windsor Heights where they raised their three children, Don Jr., Joe and Rae Ann, who were Mary Ann’s focus in life. Mary Ann loved to cook Italian food and host holiday dinners for her large family. After the children were raised, Mary Ann began her second career, working for Amoco and later for Mercy Hospital.

Don and Mary Ann were parishioners of St. Theresa Catholic Church and the Papian family continues as fourth-generation parishioners.

Mary Ann is survived by her son, Don (Kathy) Papian, Jr.; her daughter, Rae Ann (Charlie) Harris; her sister, Rozanne (Bordenaro) Galligan; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don, and son, Joe.

Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM. Interment at Glendale Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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