Rest in Peace: Mary Eberling, Oct. 27, 1938-Jan. 2, 2026

The burial office for Mary Eberling will be held this weekend.  

The Commendation and Committal is scheduled for, July 3, at 2 o'clock at the St Benedict Columbarium.

The Burial Office and Celebration of Life is set for Sunday, July 5th, at 2 o'clock at the Quinault Auditorium at Panorama.

You are invited to join the Congregation, family, and friends to thank the Lord for a life well lived.

Obituary

Mary Louise Eberling
October 27, 1938 – January 2, 2026

 Mary Louise Eberling, 87, of Lacey, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born October 27, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, Mary spent most of her life rooted in the Tacoma area. She and her husband, Joseph James Eberling, purchased their family home in 1962, where they raised their four children. In 2002, Mary sold her family home and moved to the Panorama community in Lacey, Washington, where she has resided for the past 24 years.

Mary was a dedicated educator for 25 years at Sacajawea Junior High School in Federal Way, Washington, teaching English, French, and Spanish. She was an avid traveler and passionate lover of culture, having hosted numerous overseas student trips and explored many countries throughout Europe and beyond. Her favorite city was Barcelona, and she loved listening to church bells in the towns she visited. She was also known for her love of tea, bowls, cribbage, and blackjack.

Above all else, Mary was most proud of her family. She is survived by her four children: Sharon Ann Eberling; Margaret Jean Anderson (Eberling) and Marvin Anderson; Joseph James Eberling; and Charles David Eberling and Debra Eberling. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Tara Elizabeth Turner, Ashley Anne Turner, Alyssa Sue Eberling, Mary Kate Elizabeth Hendrickson (Collins), Jaycie Leigh Eberling, Derrick James Eberling, Riley David Eberling, Yanxu Kalani Eberling, and Dunia Indigo Eberling; and four great-grandchildren. She is further survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members, including close friends, all of whom held a special place in her heart. Her beloved cat, Brynner, now resides with family, where he continues to be loved as she loved him.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, her husband Joseph James Eberling, and her grandson Stephen James Gallwas, as well as several cherished pets who were dear to her heart: Mackie, Lola, and Lord Gray.

For many years, Mary was actively involved in her church and the Panorama community, participating in group travel, readers’ theater, and book club. She left a lasting impression on all who knew her through her straightforward honesty, humor, fairness, acceptance, and deep love for others. If you knew Mary, you couldn’t help but love her.

Mary was supported with great compassion in the final chapter of her life by the dedicated caregivers at DaVita in Lacey and the staff at Synergy, with whom she formed close bonds.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held this summer. Details will be announced by the family.

Almighty God, our Father in heaven, before whom live all who die in the Lord: Receive our sister Mary into the courts of your heavenly dwelling place. Let his heart and soul now ring out in joy to you, O Lord, the living God, and the God of those who live. This we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.