Mary Lou Squires, 1942–2006 (aged 64 years)
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- Mary Lou /Squires/
- Given names
- Mary Lou
- Surname
- Squires
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1938–2019
Birth: October 25, 1938
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— Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota Death: April 26, 2019 — Diamondhead, Hancock County, Mississippi |
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1942–2006
Birth: March 9, 1942
— Milan, Michigan Death: October 8, 2006 — Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Marriage | Marriage — February 24, 1968 — Minnesota |
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Rooney, Mary Lou Retired 3M Manager, volunteer & life of the party Born March 9, 1942 in Milan, MI to Margaret & Newton Squires. A style icon, Mary Lou graduated from Michigan State U with a degree in retail merchandising. An Alpha Xi Delta & active in campus organizations, Mary Lou was a life long Spartan. After graduation, Mary Lou moved to New York City. During her travels she met Gary Rooney in Mpls. & determined he was worth the move. She joined Dayton's Special Events in 1967 but 1968 was her year - she married Gary on February 24 & joined 3M in Nov. Hired to promote Scotchgard Protector, she worked in all areas of textiles û furnishings, carpet, apparel, the paper & packaging industry. She was an advocate for women's advancement in her entire 30+ years on the job. A tireless organizational and political volunteer, she was a member of numerous fashion, design, & political organizations. Supporter of Mich. State U Libraries, U of MN women's athletics, Planned Parenthood, and other arts/social service organizations. Mary Lou loved to travel, listen to music (esp. rock and roll), cook, taste wine & dine out. Her quiet time was filled with crosswords, reading & the joy of her beloved pets. Mary Lou fought a 7 year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, a relatively rare & incurable disease that causes lung tissue to scar and harden. She died October 8, 2006. To help others win this fight, she has donated her body to the U of M for ongoing research of lung disease. In addition to Gary, Mary Lou is survived by siblings Jan & Jerry Greashaber, Sara & Jerry Siebert, Newt & Linda Squires and special aunt, Leona Mae Towner (all in Mich.); and the entire Rooney family. A celebration of Mary Lou's life will be held Thurs., Oct. 19, 3PM at Washburn-McReavy followed by a reception at Jimmy's (952-224-5858) in Minnetonka from 4 û 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Michigan State Library Fund (Margaret A. Squires Fund) or Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th Street at Hwy 100 |
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