Mary Therese McEndefer, our mother, grandmother, and friend, her love being complete, left us to join her ultimate love, Jesus Christ on April 25th, 2013. She died in the home of her youngest daughter and best friend Lisa, surrounded by her children Mark, Brian, Peter, and Amy. She blessed her children and their spouses: Mark and Cathy McEnderfer, Brian McEnderfer, Peter and Julie McEnderfer, Joe and Amy Perry and Dennis and Lisa Braudrick. She was a proud grandmother to Benjamin, Mali, Caleb, Rachel, Sarah, Joseph and Vanessa. To those who knew and loved her, Mary was stunningly beautiful, unwavering in her love of family, and passionate in her need to know God at a most intimate level. Mary was single minded in her giving to the people and efforts she loved. She gave of herself without condition, sacrificing routinely. Mary met and overcame many challenges throughout her life. From being separated from her parents during childhood to providing and caring for her own family during economic hardship, Mary chose to act rather than complain, relying on her strength of character and faith in God. Mary was ultimately a mother, devoting herself to her children and grandchildren, meeting their needs as presented. A lover of music, food, and humor, Mary shared her most intimate self as she aged, showing the depth of her person and passion. We welcome all who shared in their love of Mary to join us in celebrating her life at Columbia Community Church, 150 Gage Blvd., Richland Washington at 10:30 am on Friday May 3rd. Gifts may be presented to the Tri-City Chaplaincy and/or American Cancer Society. Our family would like to give a special thanks to those that provided care to our mother throughout her recent challenges. Dr. Joseph Oro is not only a wonderful physician who advocated for our mom and family through the entire process, but he and his wife, Mariko, are dear family friends who loved our mother just as family. Thank you to the Kadlec Oncology nurses, in particular Lisa, and Dr. Hashmi who's compassionate care and empathy was so heartfelt. Also Lindsay a caring and nurse advocate at Virginia Mason who went above and beyond to help in the process as we were away from home. A special thank you to Dr. Hamarneh who in his specialty helped to not only advocate for our mom's wishes, but helped us to come to the best choice in her journey and care. A grateful thank you, to the Tri-City Chaplaincy; a group of individuals whose caring and compassionate ministry provided assistance to enable our mother to transition to her new life in Jesus. Thank you Susan for being available every day for guidance and comfort to our mother. Thank you to the Chaplin's Tim and Craig for helping meet the spiritual needs of our mother and family.