Mary Louise Chamberlain
November 30, 1950 - December 8, 2023
Mary Louise Johnson Chamberlain joined her husband, Verdell, for a long awaited reunion on December 8, 2023, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mary was born November 30, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilbur and Dorothy Johnson. She was the baby of the family, with three sisters and a brother. She and her best friend Sandi attended Catholic schools in the valley sharing many mischievous adventures. Mary worked for over 30 years at the Division of Wildlife Resources as an accountant. She married the love of her life November 27, 1977. They spent many years traveling before he passed away in 2014.
While learning to live without him, she spent her time with her sister and best friend, Frances. They have been together every day for the last 9 years. During their one outing each day they used it to purchased a “stick of gum”.
Mary is survived by her sisters Frances (Don) Carpenter and Carolyn Nolan, sister in-law Carol Johnson, many nieces and nephews, as well as members of the Chamberlain family. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Kathy, brother Michael, infant brother Gary, one niece and one nephew.
The family would like to thank the caretakers at Twin Oaks Memory Care for their love and support during Mary’s last few months.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 12:30 pm. Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm at Saint Ann Catholic Church, 450 East 2100 South. Inurnment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. & T Street, Salt Lake City.
In Loving Memory
It is very sad to loose a childhood friend. My sister, Sandi and Mary were the best of friends. I know Sandi is devastated. I will keep Mary and your family in my prayers. Sincerely Ann
Frances it is my sincere wish the Holy Ghost will be a comfort to you as you struggle over the loss of Mary and your loving relationship with her. I have many fond memories of when I was part of the Wibb Johnson family in the 1960's. Many times during the passing years I have thought about you, Michael, Mary and Caroline and wondered about your interactions with Randy. So many of those who make up those memories are now gone and leave vacancies in our hearts. May God bless you in you time of sorrow. Respectfully, Jerry
Mary and I were partners in school, out of school, and the best of friends. She got her hair cut, I got my hair cut, she bought a Volkswagen Beetle and I did too, I bought a new outfit and so did she. We connected in so many ways. I will miss that. The Johnson family treated me like family since age 3. So Mary turned 73 on Nov. 30th. Made us friends for 70 years. We laughed, joked, got pissed, experienced death with Verdell, her parents, my parents, other siblings, and I WILL MISS HER UNTIL WE meet again. love all of you completely
In Loving Memory
