Mary Ann Burghard

Mary Ann Burghard died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 19 at the age of 91.

She was born to Henry L. and Ruth Schafer on May 2, 1922, in Ritzville. Mary Ann was raised on the Packard farm and attended Ritzville schools graduating with top honors in 1940. The love of her life, Herb, started riding her school bus when she was in the ninth grade. Herb and Mary Ann were married on Aug. 23, 1941, enjoying 72 years together. Herb and Mary Ann were proud to raise three children in Odessa: Jerry (Judy) Burghard, Terry (Marty) Burghard and Jan Weeks.

Mary Ann became a great cook by preparing food for the...