Mary Maehr

Mary Lou (Harper) Maehr, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by all four of her children on November 15th, 2018, ending a several year struggle with dementia. Born September 2, 1932 in Chicago, IL. Mary Lou was the daughter of Robert M. Harper and Margaret (Sackville) Harper, of East Moline, IL. She lived most of her childhood in the Midwest. She married Thomas A. Maehr in 1952 with whom she had her four amazing children. Mary Lou moved to Pagosa Springs in 1998 with two of her adult children. Always a very social person at heart she became an active member of the Pagosa Springs Senior Center and was President of Archuleta Seniors Inc. for several years. Typically found donned with blue clothing, blue bling jewelry, blue eye shadow and even, on occasion, blue nail polish she was fondly known as “Lady Blue”. She touched many lives in our community with her memorable spirit, creative passions and twinkling blue eyes. She was preceded in death by both parents. She is survived by her four children, Jeff Maehr of Pagosa Springs, Steve Maehr of Greensboro, GA, Andrea Maehr (Lyle) of Pagosa Springs and Elise Redell of Pagosa Springs, 6 grandchildren Nick Maehr, Ashley Maehr Alexander, Nathan Redell, Caleb Redell, Kelsey Lyle, Garrett Lyle and 4 great grandchildren Grace, Zoe, Jackson and Camden.
A Celebration of Life will be held on December 8th, 2018 from 1pm – 4pm. The location is yet to be determined but will be announced soon. All are welcome to attend and to share your favorite stories about Mary Lou. In lieu of flowers or other donations, the family asks that donations to be made to the Alzheimers/Dementia Association, National Headquarters 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at https://www.alz.org/help-support. Condolences may be sent online at Hoodmortuary.com