Mary Ewing Sterling

Mary Ewing Sterling, 82, of Windsor, graduated to glory on February 13, 2015. Mary was born April 28, 1932 in Rew, Pennsylvania to Harry and Lillian Ewing. She graduated from high school in Eldred, Pennsylvania in 1949 and from Arnot-Ogden Nursing School in 1952. On December 31, 1975, she married her love, Ronald D. Sterling, in Pittsford, New York. Mary was a soprano, loved to sing and was a member of her church choir wherever she lived. Mary was concerned about the welfare of others. She volunteered at the Weld County District Attorney’s office for several years. She loved helping at Alpha Center in Fort Collins, a Christian medical clinic that provides pro-life options for crisis pregnancy—she always loved the babies. Through Border Belles, she contributed to many community service projects. Mary and Ron were on the board of the Windsor Community Playhouse and were active volunteers for many seasons. Together with Ron, Mary grew a yearly bountiful garden, always shared with family, friends and the Windsor Food Pantry. Mary’s family was so important to her, and she shared her love in many thoughtful ways. She tended to each one as a flower in her garden, providing them with the particular nourishment needed for growth. She delighted in their accomplishments, offered counsel when invited and always offered prayer support. Months before her passing, she was lovingly cared for and doted upon at Shamrock Manor in Fort Collins. Survivors include her husband, Ron; children: Debra Otis (David) of Gardiner, Montana, Marguerite Way (Richard) of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jonathan Young (Judy) of Honeoye Falls, New York, and Kenton Young (Myrna) of Farmington, New York; two siblings: Bernie Eisenhart of Allegany, New York and Mel Ewing of North Tonawanda, New York; eight grandchildren: Esther, Jeremiah, Kaysandra, Jessica, Jenna, Jaime, Cammie and Tristen, and three great-grandchildren: Aleya, Abigail and Kyle. Mary Sterling’s memorial service is for friends and family. Please feel free to join us at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4,2015 at Windsor Community Church, 700 Automation D., Windsor, Colorado. The family requests that any donations in Mary’s memory be directed to Alpha Center, 1212 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

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Mary Ewing Sterling

April 28, 1932 - February 13, 2015