In Loving Memory of
Mary Elizabeth Krause
Virtual Celebration of Life Gathering was held on December 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM PST
Mary Elizabeth Krause, born Mary Campbell, a loving wife, mother, friend, teacher, master chef, wardrobe queen and much more, will be missed by all of us who knew and loved her, briefly or over a lifetime. As many of you know, Mary had a kind heart, shown thru her teaching as well as her desire to take care of others.
As a Montessori teacher, her nurturing precense and encouragement, resulted in many “thank you’s” from parents and the grounded adults she encountered years later. As a fashion consultant, she sent clients out into the world feeling confident and looking great. As a buyer, Mary held her own in a fast paced, technology driven business environment. As a loving mother, she raised children who knew love and understood boundaries. As a loving wife, she was an equal partner, an advocate, a pillar of support and a best friend.
Mary is survived by her husband Robert Parker, daughter, Kassandra Krause, two sons (thru marriage to Kurt Krause, deceased), Jonathan Krause and Ryan Krause.
Surviving siblings are Susan Blank McKay, Barbara Colleton, and James Campell. Nieces and Nephews include Lindsay Kelley, Ian Campbell, Laurie Anne Sexton, Robert Blank, Justin McKay, Norman Colleton and Bonnie Colleton.
A thousand paragraphs will not capture the complete essence of Mary, because she resides in the individual stories we share and remember, now and forever.
We ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of these organizations:
“Love
Evergreen
Serenity, Gratitude
Now and Forever.”
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I only knew Mary casually, through music events, but found her striking in her beautiful eloquence. She was always so kind. The last time I had the pleasure of her company was at the Brooks Theatre in Oceanside, for a piano concert featuring her loving husband, Robert Parker.
The vision of Mary’s smile that day is what I will hold in my heart.
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Aunt Mary would always make me feel seen and heard. I still remember years ago when I did not feel beautiful she would tell me I was beautiful and that meant a lot to me. She was a very sweet person and I will miss you. Please rest in peace.
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She lives in my heart. I continue to pray for you, Robert and for Kassandra.
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Bobby, Though I never got to meet Mary, I’m confident she is and amazing soul for like attracts like. I send you love and light in these difficult times. You are like a brother to me with all the history we have shared. We will continue to make music that I’m sure Mary will hear. Love you, Bret
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Mary was a beacon of light that always brought kindness and comfort to others. She is truly missed by myself as well as the many lives she had touched with her warmth and compassion. Such a beautiful soul that was taken far too soon from us. Rest in paradise, Aunt Mary.
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Robert My heart goes out to you for your great loss. Mary will always be in your heart and mind eye. I can still see her smiling. She will be missed. Wonderful ladies are hard to come by but the Lord made her especially for you. She will always be smiling down on you…every moment of ever day.
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Steve and I never had the honor to meet Mary, but somehow we felt a bond to her because of our love for Bob. When Bob would speak of Mary, he glowed, that speaks volumes of Mary. Wish we could be with you. Our love and sympathy from Iowa and your Sunday Social family.
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Sadly, I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mary. I met her only once at an OMA event. I send my love to Robert and my sincerest sympathy to him and Kassandra. May God give you strength.