I met Mary and her husband, Larry, through the CSL Parker church. Mary was such an inspiration for her leadership, kindness, trail-blazing, and all-around beautiful woman. I will miss Mary very much.

Mary. My memory of you is vibrant, just like the person you were. What a tremendous loss for your family and close friends but what a privilege for all of us who have ever met you. Much love to all of those who have been touched by your sparkle. Love Ginny Wilson from New Zealand 🙂

The memorial for Mary was awesome. Thank you so much. I love you guys.

Dear Mary - I love you so much! Thank you for being apart of our family! What a blessing for us all to have you in our lives. So thankful for that fateful eve when Amy and Matt met!! We will miss your sparkle, your laugh, your jokes and wit, and your kindness. Above all we will miss you! Keep shining bright! Love you, Raechel❤🌈

Jimmy and I were so lucky to have known Mary. Just like everyone mentioned today, she welcomed us with open arms as Matt and Amy's friends. It was always so wonderful to see and reunite with her and Larry over the years. We were always smiling and laughing in her presence. Even though our boys only met her a few times, they remembered her and that is a testament to the person she was. Her service was a beautiful tribute to a life well lived. She was an incredible inspiration to us all to live life to the fullest with love in your heart and a determination in your mind. We will honor Larry, Amy, Matt and the girls and live our lives this way every day. We know that you all miss her terribly and that there will be incredibly hard times when you want her with you. We are all here for you and feel so much gratitude that we knew Mary as well and felt her love for you and the world. Hugs from all of us to you.

Mary's positive energy was powerful. Her can-do attitude was infectious. We were so lucky to have her in the Summit County community to lend her drive and expertise to domestic violence work. So many lives are better because of Mary. And her energy is still sent through her dear family and friends today; Mary's memorial was beautiful and uplifting.

Beautiful Service. Mary is such an inspiration. I've never met anyone quite like her. A very special person. I feel very lucky to have known her.. Our hearts go out to you Amy, Larry, and Matt. God bless. Matt and Erin.

You will be so missed Mary! You were such an asset to our community, especially through your longtime work with Advocates for Victims of Assault, which is how I met Mary and Larry. Your smile could like up a room! It was always so fun to spend time with you. Larry, so sorry for your sudden loss. I’m sending positive thoughts and a virtual hug to you and your family.

Many thoughts and prayers to Larry for your loss. Mary made a positive impact on my life. I knew Mary for many years as members of the same non-profit board. Mary was always a kind, thoughtful and upbeat force of a woman. She was one of a kind. I will fondly remember our time together at meetings, and those fun raft trips and fund raisers, where I got to see her fun adventurous side. I will also remember our last correspondence where we stated we considered each other a friend. Goodby my friend. You will be missed.

I have known the Augustyn's for more than 40 years now. I've been blessed during that time to have shared in many celebrations, birthdays, holidays and other joyous occasions as family. I am deeply heartbroken personally and compassionately sad for the loved ones that will continue to love a spirit that has taken flight. Mary's presence will be sorely missed. Every kind, loving, and giving word you can think of describes her and the life she lived. It is hard to imagine Mary not being here any longer, but I realize she will always be a part of everyone she touched. I have so many memories, funny sayings, and great lessons that she taught me, I don't even know where to begin sharing. I believe that she lived her life to the fullest, practiced what she preached, and I am deeply grateful for such an amazing role model. Her vibrant spirit will always live in those who love her. To state it simply, peace was her goal. I believe she has found it in the most profound way and I pray that those who love and miss her will also someday find peace too. I love you Mary! When I think of you I want to smile with my mouth wide open. May your journey keep you shining brighter than the sun, sparkling more brilliant than the stars, and always continue being more colorful than a rainbow.🌈

Those of you who knew my sister, Mary, my baby sister, know she had a successful career in guidance and counseling. And you might know that she pursued it later in life, acquiring a Masters Degree in that discipline just short of her 50th birthday. What you likely don't know is that she was born with that ability. September was starting out as a very bad month for me in 1947. Found myself quite depressed at age 6 & 1/2. I'd had the run of our safe little neighborhood in Grand Forks, with lots of kids around my age. We played kickball, street hockey, hide and seek - things kids did before television and the internet took over our lives. Then, suddenly, I found myself incarcerated in an institution known as first grade. It was a 9 month sentence, they told me. We didn't have kindergarten in prehistoric North Dakota so I'd never been locked up before. Then Mom went to the hospital halfway through that month to get rid of her big belly, and came home with this bubbly little red-headed thing who immediately made a difference in our lives. I'd wake up in the morning (two-bedroom house, all three kids in the same room) and she'd be smiling and cooing, arms and legs moving, but going nowhere. It didn't take long before she was standing, and the first thing I'd see in the morning would be her gripping the top of her crib while smiling and babbling. Soon she was out of that crib and bouncing around the house, then around the neighborhood, then around the world, and she didn't stop for 73 years. You couldn't be depressed with her around, now she's not and it's a huge loss for our family.

Sending prayers to Larry, Amy and her family and friends for the loss of her mother Mary She was a beautiful person inside and out with such a beautiful soul!! An angel amongst us!! She got her wings way too early...but I know she is flying high!! Fly Mary fly through the beautiful rainbows. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to Larry, Amy and her family and friends. I know they will miss her dearly. Love you all!🌈🌈❤❤❤❤😇😇

The Augustyn's lived about 1 1/2 blocks from us in New Albany, IN. Amy and my daughter Lisa went to school with each other and graduated in the same class, 1993. Mary always was pleasant and always had big smiles. She was a fine lady and will be missed! May God Bless her and give solace to her family during these stressful times!

This was probably the hardest thing I've had to write. I look at all the other comments and just nod, as you all have described Mary so well. Mary was the light to every candle, and to see the light go away, it just breaks my heart. Mary was one of the most caring person I've known in my whole life, she always brought crafts and put a smile on all the cousin faces, even the adults, we all had such a wonderful time with Aunt Mary, always making me laugh, and filling up my heart with smiles, even when I was not with here, I thought of her and smiled. Thank you Mary, for everything you have done for me and for this family. I will miss you so much. Keep spreading your goodness up there. 🌈❤😇

I had the privilege to marry into this family 29 years ago. Larry and Amy I know you are heartbroken about the loss of such an amazing and important women in your life. Mary lit up a room when she walked in. She was an inspiration to all of us. Someone who lived life to the fullest everyday and taught us all how to love one another for who we are.. One of the greatest gifts was her ability to listen always interested in what ever was going on your life. I will miss her dearly You are loved as you loved. Love, Bridget

God call her to counseling him, though this challenging evolving times. God bless her soul. Carliis

To my beloved Uncle Larry and my cousin Amy, and the rest of your family, Words are too hard for me to explain the part of my heart that is broken from the loss of my Aunt Mary. Everything those have said about her is sooo true. She was the most generous, loving, joyful, sincere, adventurous, courageous, fun and fun loving storyteller this side of heaven. She sent a card once to the family, I think for Christmas one year, that speaks of her spirit, Anyway by Saint Mother Teresa People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway, What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway. May you rest in peace Aunt Mary, Love, Terry

I knew Mary through her nephew Ian and I was lucky enough to meet her during several special occasions in his life along the way, as well as spend time with her and Larry at their homes in Denver and Breckenridge on a number of occasions. Mary always welcomed me like one of the family and made sure we always had an amazing time. My memories of snowboarding, of lazing around watching an impressive collection of VHS tapes, and of exploring Breckenridge are some of my fondest memories, and they're all underpinned by the kindness that Mary showed everyday. She'll be missed very much.

Our hearts go out to Larry and the sweet Palcso family. Mary's loss is felt everywhere by so many lives she touched. Whenever you had a conversation with Mary, you always got a sense of peace and love. Her spirit lives on in her daughter and sweet granddaughters. We recall Mary being so generous to our sons, parents and family, not to mention all who she encountered. She put on a mean spread for the 4th of July, and led us through her fairy garden with her granddaughters whom she adored the most. Another 4th of July, we hiked into Breck with Mary only to have her out hike everyone in flip flops, all whilst sharing sweet stories. She said that every time she drove through the Eisenhower tunnel and saw the mountains, that it was Shangri-La! Her zest for life, spirituality and peace was contagious, and our hearts are so broken for her family, but we are all better people to have spent time with sweet Mary. The song that comes to mind when we think of Mary is Heart of Gold by Neil Young. Mary's heart of gold 💕 will stay with us all. Sincerely, The Flockens

Amy,I am truly sorry for your loss. Debbie

Mary was exactly that. Marry. Being around her, you just knew you were safe and loved completely. Her infectious energy rippled through everyone lucky enough to meet her, know her, and love her. Her being vibrated to a tune only Mary Magdalene could truly represent and what she came here to create could never be lost or forgotten. I am grateful to have know her, but I am comforted by the fact that she will never leave me. She gave with gratitude, which is a skill we could all practice in her honor. Thank you Mary.

Sending love and heartfelt condolences to the entire extended family. Mary was a shining light that will be missed but will always be remembered. ❤🌈

Dear Amy and Larry, thank you for allowing me to create this online space to honor Mary's memory. I feel her spirit in the rainbow sparkles, the sweet fairies, the beautiful photos, and the story of her life -- which was lived to the fullest. I cannot describe my sorrow at the loss of such a dynamic, feisty, fabulous, loving woman. I'm so sorry for our family, and most especially for the two of you. I loved the way Mary delivered jokes, how she would bring 10 desserts to a holiday party, the way she dressed (rockin' the side ponytail and maximum sparkles), the passion she gave to her work, the love she gave to her family. I will cherish our last time together on the 4th of July - the shotski (!!!) and the rain songs. May her spirit live on in all whose lives she so deeply touched. Love you forever! Erin