Mary L. Zimmerman, 85, of Blue Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. She was born to Orvil and Jewel (Thacker) Barnes on November 15, 1928 in Independence, MO. Mary Lou was united in marriage to Keith Zimmerman on June 21, 1946 in Independence, MO.
Mary Lou worked as an office manager for a Doctor’s office in Independence for many years. She was a member of the Independence Pioneers chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. Mary Lou was a member of the Gudgell Park Community of Christ Church. She expressed her creativity through needlework, painting and antiquing. She also enjoyed genealogy and traveling but spending time with family was what she cherished most.
Along with husband Keith, who survives, of the home, additional survivors include daughters, Nancy Weber and significant other John Holmes of Highlands Ranch, CO, Becky (George) Queener of Independence, MO; sisters Barbara Dyke of Liberty, MO, Patricia (Orville) Pratt of Kansas City North; brother Timothy J. (Diana) Barnes of Texas; grandchildren, Jamie (Mike) Butler, Jill (Walter) Mountain, Jacob (Kim) Queener, Jenae Goodman, Geoffrey (Jennifer) Zimmerman, Jennifer (Ben) Jewell; great-grandchildren, Paige Butler, Bryce Zimmerman, Raegan Mountain, Cade Butler, Cole Mountain, Connor Zimmerman, Sawyer Jewell, Carlie Butler and another on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Gloria Barnes; son, Keith Alan Zimmerman; great-grandson, Carson Butler.
A celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Community of Christ Church, 500 E Gudgell Ave Independence, MO 64055. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Outreach International. Arrangements have been entrusted with Meyers Funeral Chapel Blue Springs, MO. Memories of Mary Lou and condolences to the family may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Our sympathy. Fond memories of Mary Lou and Keith during Timberwolf reunions and Euro tours.
Our sympathy to each of the family. We, too, have fond memories of Mary Lou and Keith at the reunions and the European tour. Both would always ask me about my parent(s).
Prayers for all.
My sympathy to all her family.
Aunt Sissy is now reunited with parents, sister, son and great grandson. The Lord be with her family left here on earth.
I remember spending the night at Aunt Sissy once and for breakfast, she made us bull’s eyes( bread, with a hole in the middle, fried in butter then an eye cooking in the hole, the circle was for dipping in the yolk) Best breakfast growing up. Thanks, Aunt Sissy!
Please accept our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Many thoughts of what a wonderful lady we were privileged to know. Our lives are better for having known her. How large is the void she leaves? I think there are no words to adequately answer that. But please know that she lives on through her very high quality descendants. How lucky they are to have had Mary Lou for wife, mother, grandmother & sister.
I was so sorry to hear about Mary Lou. She was such an awesome person and was my mentor for DAR. The family is so blessed for having such a great Wife/Mother/Grandmother. She talked about her family a lot. Her smile will be missed at Gudgell Park
Becky, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
PLEASE KEEP OUR MOST SINCERE CONDALENCES TO YOU &YOU’R FAMLY
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this precious time in your lives. Mary Lou so loved her family and God. Knowing she is now a guarding angel looking out for all of you is a great reward from God. So glad I got to know her.
Nancy and John ~ Please accept my heartfelt sympathy to you and each of your family members. May the memories you cherish in your heart of your mother help you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all.
My Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time in your lives.
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you, Keith and the family.
Mary Lou was a special person and will always be remembered.
David and Delores Gallagher
To all the Zimmerman’s – I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you all and hoping that your happy memories of Mary Lou will sustain you through this period of grief. I am just now picturing Mary Ann with her happy smile and twinkling eyes! The reunions will not be the same without her. Hugs to you all!
Mary Ellen Jamieson