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Mary Clarice Montgomery Mariner

19 Nov 1916 – 14 Feb 2010

Birth19 Nov 1916
Death14 Feb 2010
CemeteryFairview Cemetery
Rio Oso , Sutter County , California , USA
Added byMorganwerk on 31 Mar 2022
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Mary Clarice Montgomery Mariner Family Background and Early Life Mary Clarice Montgomery was born into a family deeply rooted in frontier resilience and agricultural tradition. She was the daughter of Frank Montgomery (1886–1980) and Dona Gay Chitwood (1891–1985). Frank, raised in Whitewright, Texas, inherited Scotch-Irish values of hard work, self-reliance, and community service, traits that shaped the upbringing of his children. Mary Clarice grew up alongside her older brother R.C. Montgomery (1915–2003) and later siblings Theda Gay Montgomery (1928–2017), as well as sisters who tragically died in infancy, Marcella Mae (1928–1929) and Janett Montgomery (1934–1934). Her early childhood was marked by a significant event: the devastating 1919 Whitewright Cyclone (also remembered locally as the Canaan Cyclone), which swept through Grayson County. The Montgomery family survived by taking shelter in their cellar. When the storm passed, their property had been damaged, yet Frank and Dona immediately opened their home to neighbors whose houses had been destroyed, providing shelter, food, and comfort. This experience left an indelible mark on Mary Clarice, teaching lessons of resilience, compassion, and community solidarity that would guide her throughout her life. Migration and Ranching Life As the Montgomery family sought healthier climates and new opportunities, Mary Clarice moved with her family to New Mexico, living in Corona and later Flora Vista, San Juan County. She grew up immersed in the ranching lifestyle, helping with daily chores, livestock, and household duties, and learning the values of hard work, independence, and perseverance. The family also managed ranch property near Bayfield, Colorado, giving Mary Clarice early exposure to life in the Southwestern frontier and the skills needed to thrive in rural, agricultural communities. Marriage, Homemaking, and Agriculture In 1934, at age 17, Mary Clarice married Howard Lynn Mariner (1909–2004) in New Mexico. The couple eventually relocated to California, first living in Rio Oso and Nicolaus, and later in Marysville and Yuba City. Mary Clarice devoted herself to being a homemaker, cultivating a warm and welcoming household. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and baking, skills she used to care for her family and preserve traditions from her Texas and New Mexico heritage. Clarice and Howard managed walnut orchards, combining their homemaking and agricultural expertise to maintain a productive and thriving farm. The orchards remain in operation today under the care of their children, a lasting testament to their dedication and foresight. Later Life and Death Mary Clarice outlived both her parents, her brother R.C., and her husband Howard. She spent her later years maintaining close family ties, passing on her homemaking skills, and instilling the values of hard work and perseverance in future generations. She passed away on 14 February 2010 at the age of 93, leaving a legacy of resilience, family devotion, agricultural stewardship, and the enduring pioneer spirit of the Montgomery heritage. Obituary Clarice Mariner 93, passed away on February 14, 2010. She had lived in Rio Oso, CA for 53 years. She was born Clarice Montgomery on November 19, 1916 in Whitewright, Texas. Clarice was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, quilting and baking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Mariner. Clarice is survived by sons, Bob Mariner of Menlo Park, CA; David Mariner of Rio Oso, CA; daughter Sandy Silva of Salinas, CA and her sister Theda Hare of Bloomfield, New Mexico. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, 1817 Almond St. with following progression to Fairview Cemetery in Yuba City.

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