Mary Lou Maylor was taken suddenly from us and united with God Sept. 16, 2004. She passed away with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lorraine, N.D., Nov. 13, 1926, to Ruth and Fred LaCrosse. In 1945 she moved to Oak Harbor and was employed on the Navy base. She married Wes Maylor in July 1947. While raising six children she owned and operated Park Drive Inn at Deception Pass.

Mary Lou touched many hearts and lives. She was a generous and a giving person, putting the needs and wants of others before her own. She enjoyed volunteering with her many friends at the Catholic Church and the foot clinic. She was also an active member of Whidbey Island Golf and Country Club, and an avid bridge player.

Mary Lou’s greatest love was spending time with her great-grandchildren, grandchildren and children. She was and always will be the steady and loving force that keeps our family together. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Mary Lou is lovingly remembered by her husband Wes; her children Sherry (Tom) Keating of Lacey, Gail (Bob) Langley of Everett, Helene (Ralph) Valdez of Oak Harbor, Jay (Kathleen) Maylor of Pullman, Joy (Gary) Heid of Richland and Barry (Robin) Maylor of University Place; 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven sisters, Jenny Rollag, Vivian (Lynn) Helming, Carol Nelson, Donna Bryant, Margie Johnston and Diane (Don) Stoops and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by their infant son Joey and her brother Donald LaCrosse.

Remembrances may be made to your favorite children’s charity in lieu of flowers. A Vigil was held at St Augustine’s Catholic Church Friday, Sept. 17. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at St. Augustine’s with Rev. Ronald Belisle, Celebrant. Interment followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor.