Mary L. Hosier

Mary L. Hosier, age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

She was born on August 25, 1930, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Charley and Virginia (Green) Bloom. In 1947, Mary graduated from Garnett High School at the age of 16. On March 18, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Claron Hosier, in Garnett, Kansas. They were blessed with two daughters, Linda and Janet, who shared the same birthday six years apart. Claron and Mary enjoyed 42 years of marriage until Claron’s passing in 1990. Their married life began on the family farm east of Garnett. The drought in Kansas prompted them to move to Weed, California in 1955. Longing for the farm in Kansas, they returned in 1958. Mary worked at Warner Manufacturing for 17 years, in addition to working alongside Claron on the farm. After Claron’s passing, she continued raising cattle for a few years. Deciding that horses may be easier than cattle, Mary started raising horses. She loved her horses and hated to give it up following her cancer diagnosis in 2013. Mary loved all of her animals, dogs, cats, goats and she even had a couple of llamas. She enjoyed going to dances at Cadmus, listening to local bands and fishing in their ponds for catfish. Mary also enjoyed taking friends and neighbors places if they needed. She loved having her grandkids stay during the summer, and they would play cards and board games, and they especially loved riding Crackers. Mary attended the Assembly of God Church in Garnett.

Throughout her cancer treatment she tried to keep her life as normal as possible. She remained strong and her positive attitude was an inspiration to those around her. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claron Hosier in 1990; daughter, Janet Smith in 1984; grandson, Wesley Kerr in 1980; two sisters, Erma McCollum and Ruth Brecheisen Hartman.

She was a great mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother, who loved her family dearly. She was thrilled when she finally got to see her great great grandson last summer. Mary is survived by her daughter, Linda Kerr and husband, Glenn of Parker, Kansas; brother, David Bloom and Barbara Ayers of Troy, Illinois; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; son-in-law, Larry Smith and wife Penny; many nieces and nephews and friends.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Garnett Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to Mary from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and left in care of the funeral home or any donation to a local food pantry in Mary’s honor will be appreciated. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .