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Mary Louise Denevan
10-24-2017

Mary Denevan, 77, of Sioux Falls, passed away Tuesday, October 24^th, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society Center in Sioux Falls. 

Mary Louise Denevan was born October 28^th, 1939 to Herbert and Mary (Madel) Denevan in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She attended Cathedral grade and high school, graduating in 1958 with honors. She attended Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD for one year. She came back to Sioux Falls to work at Morrell’s and graduate from Sioux Falls College. She taught 3 years in Clara City, MN. She returned to Sioux Falls after her Mother’s passing and worked at Morrell’s until her retirement. 

Mary enjoyed the outdoors, tending her gardens and feeding local birds. Her hobbies included crafts and pottery. She enjoyed the company of her pets. Mary was a life-long member of St. Joseph Cathedral. 

Surviving relatives include her brother: Dr. Jim Denevan and his wife Marilyn of Sioux Falls; 2 nephews: Jim (Betsy) Denevan of Sioux Falls and Tom (Kris) Denevan of Sioux Falls; 1 niece: Teresa (Paul) West of Sioux Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Patrick Denevan.

A Committal Service will be Friday October 27^th, 2:00 PM at St. Michael Cemetery.