March 8, 1936 - January 13, 2017 Share your Memorial with Family & Friends Mary Lou Lindsay (Steed) of Portland, Oregon Passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2017 at the age of 80. Mary Lou was born and raised in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina To Carl and Iola Steed on March 8th 1936. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1954 and was married to Richard C. Lindsay in April of 1966 shortly after, they moved to Muskegon, MI where they had three sons Richard, Mark and Carl. In 1977 they settled in Portland, Oregon and later divorced in 1990. After working twenty plus years she retired from Nickel Ads as Bookkeeping Manager where she made many lifelong friends. After retirement she continued working part time for Meyer Bookkeeping because she enjoyed it. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved reading a good book or crocheting many treasured gifts for family and friends. Mary had long dealt with medical issues and even through her struggles she was always there for everyone. She had a huge heart and was also very charitable to many organizations associated with children, veterans and animals. Mary is preceded in death by brothers: Roy Lee Steed, Robert Franklin Steed, William Ray Steed, Mary is survived by Sons: Richard C. Lindsay JR, Mark S. Lindsay and Carl A. Lindsay. Grandchildren: Justin Lindsay, Evan Lindsay, Cara Lindsay, Hayden Lindsay. Siblings: Rachel Korpulinski, Levi Steed, Ruby Burchette, Sam Steed, Polly Wise. The family asks in lieu of flowers a charitable donation be made in Mary’s name to one of the following organizations. Humane Society of Oregon Disabled Veterans American lung associationMary Lou Lindsay (Steed)
A Celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday January 28th 2017 at The Happy Landing Lounge 520 SE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233