Mary M. Lane, 100, of Green Springs, OH and formerly of Moffit, ND, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH. She was born on May 26, 1916 in Tiffin, OH to Orton and Emily (Rothacker) Murray. She was a 1934 graduate of Old Fort High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University.
Mary married William Lane on June 12, 1949 at Old Fort Church and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1976. Mary and Bill owned Prairie View Ranch in Moffit, ND, where she resided until 2014. She loved teaching children and taught 4th grade at Kansas, OH for three years, 2nd grade in Green Springs, OH for 3 years and at Stamm Elementary School in Fremont for seven years. She had also worked at Erie Ordinance Depot in Pt. Clinton, OH in the summers during the war.
Mary was a member of Old Fort Church and Moffit United Methodist Church. She was State Chairwoman for the Farm Bureau Women of North Dakota and served on the North Dakota State Farm Bureau Board for twelve years. Mary also served on the STEER International Mission Board for six years. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Mary is survived by her niece, Alma Tomlinson of Chesterfield, MI and nephew, Ray Murray of Fremont, OH; twelve great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Lane; brother, Harry Murray and infant brother, Albert Murray; nephews, Carl and Paul Murray.
Visitation and Service: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Old Fort Church, 8108 E. Pleasant St, Old Fort, OH. Service will begin at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor Marc Quinter officiating.
Burial will take place at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort, OH
Memorials can be made to Old Fort Church, Moffit United Methodist Church or Stein Hospice.
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Dan & Karen Preszler
Karen & I are saddened to hear of this remarkable lady’s passing. Mary and Bill both influenced my bothers and I while my father was employed on the farm. I remember them always looking for ways to teach us valuable life lessons. May God bless her and her family.
Keith Kost Executive Director STEER Inc.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mary. I have a lot of wonderful memories of Mary as she had a real heart for the Lords work at Steer Inc. and missions. Even more beyond the mission ministry of Steer Inc what was really important was reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in her own area and around the world. I count it a joy to have known Mary and to have many different conversations over the years regarding agriculture, rural living, and sharing the Gospel. God Bless the legacy she has left behind on this earth and may we celebrate her life and her arrival in heaven!
Donna Renz and families
My deepest sympathies to Mary’s family. She was a special lady.
Amanda Lund
My thoughts and prayers extended to Mary’s family. I enjoyed dropping of Mary’s mail we always had such delightful conversations.