Mary Golden Breed — our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, pie maker, animal shape pancake maker, navigational guide, mystery novel reader and dead-eye rabbit hunter — was born in Retsil, Washington, on Dec. 5, 1929, and went to be with her heavenly Father on Feb. 10, 2015, in Shoreline, Washington, at the age of 85, on her 64th wedding anniversary.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. Breed, their son Edward Breed, her brothers Max and John, and two granddaughters.
Mary’s influence spanned multiple generations to include nine children and spouses, 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and a large extended family. She was entirely devoted to her family, which included everyone related by blood, marriage, adoption and friendship.
Mary Golden Hill was born to Mathias and Sarah Hill of Retsil and was the youngest of three children. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1948 and attended the University of Washington to study home economics. Mary married Arthur L. Breed on Feb. 10, 1951. They eventually moved to Seattle, where they raised their family.
Mary’s careers included Todd Shipyard, Sears and Eddie Bauer as well as homemaker. Upon retirement, she and Art moved to the Methow Valley and worked on the Breed farm. She continued living in the Methow after Art’s death until she moved to Shoreline last year to stay with family. Mary’s home churches include Methow Valley United Methodist Church and Shoreline United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 21) at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at a later date. Mary’s dedication to her family and friends cannot be expressed in mere words, but her impact will be felt forever. A memorial website has been set up at: www.mary-breed.last-memories.com.
