Mary Wilbern

Mary Wilbern passed away May 28, 2023, at her home in The Dalles, OR. She was born to James and Margaret Diamond in Greenock, Scotland on October 27, 1935. She is preceded by three siblings and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Don, her children Jim (Julie), David (Angie), Gerry (Paula), Donna (Kurt), Tracey (Scott), and Chris (Sarah), grandchildren Leslie, Jenna (Stanley), Patrick, Scott (Bena), Eric (Jolleen), Robin, Shannon, Mathew, Ian (Tamia), Jordan (Katie), Evelyn, and Adaline, and great grandchildren Norah, Cadence, Taryn, Isla, Stevie, Jade, and Westley.

Mary met her husband in 1963 when he was stationed in Scotland with the US Navy. They married on July 3, 1964. Together, they came to the United States in May of 1965. They eventually settled in The Dalles in 1969 when the family purchased Ted Walker’s Cleaners. While the business was being established, she worked at (The Dalles Hospital) as a nurse’s assistant. Beginning in the early 1980s she worked for the family business, Don’s Cleaners, until she retired in 2003. In her retirement she spent her time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Among their favorite memories are receiving the thoughtful care packages put together for each child for holidays and birthdays from their nan.

A Catholic Mass will take place June 9, 2023 at 11:00 am at the St. Peters Catholic Church with an internment to follow at St. Peters Cemetery in The Dalles, OR. Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.