Mary Cary

February 14, 1919 - January 11, 2021

Mary Katherine Cary, 101, passed away on January 11, 2021 at the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield.  She was born on February 14, 1919 in Davis County, Iowa to Otto and Faye Utt Church.  She married Clell Cary on April 9, 1939.  He passed away on April 3, 1987. A resident of Davis County all her life, Mary milked cows, and raised sheep, hogs, goats, and chickens.  She also sold eggs.  She always had Boston Terriers for house dogs and there were always farm cats around.  She loved her animals and they were all well cared for.  She is survived by a nephew, Teddy and Mary Bogert Cary.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two sisters, Betty Cary and Ruth Harper. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield with Pastor Jon Klaus officiating.  No visitation is planned.  Memorials may be made in her name to Good Samaritan Society Hospice.