The outpouring of emotions following her passing has clearly demonstrated how her unique approach to life insured her impact upon all who were fortunate enough to know her. Over the years she amassed a special group of friends you could truly only classify as family. Mary’s second family were her close friends. She loved a good Hallmark Movie and lived a life straight off the pages of one. When she wasn’t researching or creating she was an avid reader and consumed books at an alarming rate. She had an incredible memory bank, filled with unique family stories, anecdotes and curious situations. When she was sitting you could find her pouring her energy into a labor of love knitting, scrapbooking, researching genealogy, making quilts, mending and cooking. She embodied the term ‘Die Hard Coug’ and drank from her “Cougar Moms Rock’’ coffee cup every morning She is survived by her husband of 52 years Carl, their 3 children, son Matthew (wife Colleen, children McKenzie & Ben), daughter Jennifer (husband Christopher, children Claire, Conor, Elouise & Aedan), daughter Anne (husband Jake) her brother Roger & his wife Sharon, her sister in law Nancy, Cousin Patti, and many many friends she held dear and considered family. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert “Betch” & Carol Betcher two of her brothers & spouse, Robert (Bob) Betcher, Richard (Dick) & his wife, Gail Betcher. Mary, 73, born Augin Seattle Washington, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home alongside her husband Carl in Monroe the morning of Friday, July 28, 2023. She was the life of the party and the mother figure to many. She was a keystone of our close-knit family that made her so proud, giving her favorite song “Proud Mary” an entirely new meaning. She had a tenacious and loving spirit which she used to live a full life made of meaningful connections. A devoted wife, mother, grammy, daughter, sister, and friend. To place an Obituary, please email Becky at or call 36.
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