CAMBIER,
Mary Louise
(Maiden Name: Thorpe)
The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona,
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Mary Louise Cambier, 75, of Payson, passed away on April 4, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Clarence Archie Thorpe and Ester Lily Bygum Thorpe in Redding, Calif. and was the beloved wife of James Stuart “Jim” Cambier for 53 years, who preceded her in death on July 20, 2012.
Mary is survived by their three children, Amanda Geroux of Spokane, Wash., Christopher of Scottsdale, and Michael (Joyce) of Payson; and eight grandchildren, Elena, Mark, Alison, Michael Jr., Jordan, Camille, Leland and Zackary; and honorary grandchild, Megan. She is also survived by her half-sister Suzanne (Thorpe) Cupp and half-brother Richard Thorpe.
Mary was active in East Verde Park Homeowners Association and Firewise and was the long-time treasurer of the East Verde Park Fire District Board. She loved to visit the casino and play Bunco. Mary was an avid reader and held an amateur radio operator license. One of her favorite pastimes was to watch the wildlife that visited her home each day.
The memorial service will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Messinger Payson Funeral Home, 901 S. Westerly Rd., with an open house to follow at the East Verde Park Clubhouse.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the East Verde Park Fire District Board, specifically earmarked for “Fire Prevention,” 447 Detroit Drive, Payson, AZ 85541.