Mary Spurgeon passed peacefully at her home on Oct. 9, 2013, at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Spurgeon. In Mary, Larry found the love of his life. They moved to Clinton in 2002 and built their first house on the island at Scatchet Head where Mary created terraced gardens down the steep gulch by their home.

Mary’s interests and friends were diverse. She was active in Daughters of Norway, despite her full Swedish ancestry (Esther Moe Lodge #39), Vasa Order of America, National Association of Parliamentarians, Washington State Association of Parliamentarians (Whidbey Island Parliamentary Unit), American Legion Auxiliary (South Whidbey Post 141, District 2), South Whidbey Republican Women, Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Island County Visitors’ Council, Friends of Clinton Library, Island County Fair, Order of Eastern Star (Everett Chapter #222), Daughters of the Nile (Nydia Club No. 11), the Saggers and the Renton church of Christ.

Mary is survived by three children from a previous marriage: John and Tom Matich, and Kris Basinger; as well as two stepsons: Larry Lynn and Emery Spurgeon; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She loved her island life, which included swimming, crabbing, gardening and her many friends and family.

A memorial service celebrating her life is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Renton church of Christ, 2527 N.E. 12th Street, Renton 98056.