Pacific City – Mary Ann Somdahl, 86, died Friday, August 23, 2024 following a brief illness.
Mary Ann was born in East Texas and raised in Arizona by her parents Raymond & Elizabeth White. After high school she went to work at the Ft. Huachuca Army base where she met and married Carl W. Somdahl of Antigo, Wisconsin. Together they raised 3 children.
She was an active member of Pacific Coast Bible Church where she loved teaching ladies Bible study. She was known for being up at 4:00 am to study, prepare, and pray for her ladies. In previous years she also helped write and lead Vacation Bible School. During her free time Mary Ann enjoyed sewing, card making, coffee with friends, & family time. She was known for making hundreds of Raggedy Ann dolls over the years. For those of us that were close family, Mary Ann sent out a Bible verse and a few words of wisdom by text every Monday morning.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Carl Somdahl, children Marlene (Scott) Barber, Karen (Kerry) Hunt, Mark Somdahl, 2 grandchildren (Becky and Katy), 3 bonus grandchildren (Courtney, Lindsey, and Kris), a bonus great grandchild (Bear), & a sister Fran Nebo. She was preceded in death by her parents & brothers Ray & Roy White.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, September 6, 11:00 am, at Pacific Coast Bible Church, 35230 Brooten Road, Pacific City, OR.
Contributions in her name can be made to the South County Food Pantry ℅ Dianne Higdon, 9525 Meda Loop, Cloverdale, OR 97112.
