Mary Elaine (Caldwell) Markert Obituary (1945 - 2023)

In the early morning of December 21, 2023, Mary Elaine (Caldwell) Markert passed away at Northwest Hospital in Seattle. She had stoically fought a long battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Mary was the only child born to Edward and Bertha (Schmidt) Caldwell on March 13, 1945, in Yakima, WA. She attended Seattle University and graduated from the School of Nursing in 1967. She worked at Providence Hospital and then Swedish Hospital in the Mother-Baby unit for over forty years. Mary met her husband, Mike Markert, at Seattle U, and they were married on January 18, 1969, in Yakima. They've lived in Shoreline, WA, for the last fifty years. She was active in St. Luke Catholic Church in several capacities. She was once president of the school's Parents Club, helped with the Thanksgiving Baskets for many years, and answered phones Friday afternoons in the parish office. She was also an associate member of SVdP. Mary was an avid reader of mystery books. She loved Wordle and Scrabble and enjoyed going for walks with friends around Greenlake. She was a wonderful grandma who loved caring for grandchildren, and they returned the love. She also loved to travel, especially with friends. Many trips to Europe included visits to Spain, Germany, Italy, Wales, England, Ireland, and Scotland. Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years, Mike, and her children, Jennifer, Steve (Michaela), Karen (John), Brad (Nancy), and James (Jordan) and seventeen grandchildren. Nothing perked up her day like a visit from a grandchild. Recitation of the Rosay will be held on January 3, 2024 at 10:00am followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00am both at St. Luke Catholic Church 322 N 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to your favorite charity.