Mary L. Mousel, 89, of Eau Claire died Wednesday, May 11, 2005, at Luther Hospital. Mary was born August 31, 1915, in Madelia, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Matilda (Folda) Marshall. She was raised in the town of Lafayette in Chippewa County and graduated from Chippewa Falls High School. She then attended Eau Claire Normal School. \r\nMary married Vincent Paul Mousel on June 5, 1937, in Pepin County.\r\nMary is survived by her son, William (Bonnie) of Houston, TX; three grandchildren, Scott (Jocelyn) of Chicago, IL, Michael of Dallas, TX, and Susan (Juan III) Cintron of Cuernavaca, Mexico; and four great grandchildren.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent, in 1988.\r\nMary had a full life enjoying a wide variety of interests. Because of her enthusiasm and knowledge, she influenced many others to enjoy them as well. She began with a small flower garden many years ago that grew into a unique perennial nursery business that she operated from her home. This activity took her into flower arranging and specialized landscaping. Her interest and skill in sewing encouraged her to start a business making draperies and to teach the subject at the Eau Claire Vocational School. She also enjoyeddesigning and making quilts. Some of her quilts won regional and national recognition. Traveling was another of her passions especially in Europe. She often spoke about these activities to local groups\r\nIt was difficult for Mary to accept the necessity of giving up her independent life style when she moved to Our House LLC Memory Care in Chippewa Falls this past August. Her family especially wishes to thank Kelly Rivard and her staff for their determination and compassion in helping Mary with this change and in keeping her comfortable these past months as her health declined. \r\nMemorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2005, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, with Rev. David Huber officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Thursday at the funeral home. \r\nMary's family requests memorials be directed to Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, 2010 Moholt Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703-5118, or Wise Nature Center at Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, WI 54742.

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