Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Obituary (1942

Mary Elizabeth Reynolds passed away in her home on March 31, 2020, at the age of 78. Mary was born in Long Island, New York on March 24, 1942, to her parents Sam and Biruta (Sutkaitis) Van Atta. She was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Sandia High School. Mary Elizabeth and Ronald Reynolds married in Alameda, California in September 1977. She then continued her education after moving to Poulsbo, WA in 1982, attending both Olympic College and Pacific Lutheran University. Mary achieved her Bachelor's degree in Musical Performance and Teaching. Mary worked diligently as a music instructor at Reynolds's Piano Studio and was contracted to play for St. Peter Mission in Suquamish, WA, and St. Olaf in Poulsbo, WA. Also of note, Mary worked for the civil service prior to her musical career, working as a secretary for the NOICC in Saigon, Vietnam during the Tet Offensive in 1968. Mary was a lifetime member of the Kitsap County Music Teacher Association and the National Music Teacher Association. She was also an active volunteer for St Vincent De Paul and St Olaf Church. Mary was also an avid gardener, camper, and traveler. Mary was preceded in death by her sister Kathleen Loveless. She is survived by her husband Ronald Reynolds (Poulsbo, WA), her daughter Julia Wood (Silverdale, WA), step-daughters Kimberly Cabello (IL) and Robin Moreno (TX), grandchildren Richard Diorio (NY, Vincenza Diorio (Bremerton, WA), and numerous others. A memorial service will be determined at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary.