Obituary of Mary Reda

Mary Reda Mary Fran (Orris) Reda, 57, passed away June 8th after a brave but brief struggle with liver cancer. She leaves on earth her daughters Christal Pittman and Natalia Reda (Jimmy), their dad Leo Reda, granddaughter Grace, mother and stepfather Bernice and Bill Whitney, brother Patrick Orris (Debbie) and sister Sandy Cunningham, along with numerous friends and family. Waiting for her in heaven were her father Robert, loving aunt "Honeynee," and Bob, her dog and companion. Mary had a gift of understanding special needs people and worked with them for many years. Recently, she was an employee of Mandarin Glass in Lakewood, where she was able to surround herself with one of her many talents, stained glass art. She loved playing the piano and always tried to make you smile. Thank you to every person in these few short weeks that stepped in to help comfort her and her family. A special thank you to Franciscan Hospice, your compassion was inspiring. An open house celebration of life will be held on Satuday, June 19th from 1-4 p.m. at 5817 Acclamation St. Fife, WA. 98424. The family would encourage you to please carpool due to parking restrictions.