Maryann Gray

March 10, 1934 – March 29, 2026, Seattle, WA

Maryann Gray

Maryann Gray, 92, of Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born on March 10,1934 to George Washington Barber and Nellie (Nell) Katherine Lee, she was the youngest of 6 children and was preceded in death by her 5 older siblings; Pauline Hibbard, Betty Feasel, Harry Barber, Tom Barber and George Barber. She lived a long and beautiful life defined by love, connection, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

Maryann was the beloved wife of three spouses throughout her life: Chuck Bosserman, Bill Terhune, and Max Gray. She was the proud and loving mother of the six Bosserman boys and their spouses, Tim (Sue), Tom (Marilyn), Tony (Pam), Mark (Carol/Katherine), Brian (Jennifer), and Carl (Shelly) each of whom remained a central joy in her life. She kept in touch with her stepchildren from Max Gray, Gary and Greg, and from Bill Terhune, Sharon, Jim, Phil, Bill and Patty.

Born and raised with a spirit of warmth and generosity, Maryann built a meaningful career as the National Sales Manager at Olympic Stain Company, where she was admired for her leadership, dedication, and ability to form lasting relationships with colleagues across the country.  While in this role she also served as the President of Meeting Planners International.  Maryann was born in Chehalis, WA, grew up in Seattle, attended Holy Names Academy and the University of Washington.  She was married to Chuck Bosserman during her second year at the University.

Outside of work, Maryann’s world revolved around the people she loved. She cherished time with her children, their spouses, her grandchildren and their spouses, and her great‑grandchildren as well as her siblings and her many nephews and nieces. Her grandchildren are from Tim and Sue, Jordan, from Tom and Marilyn, Dustin, Brant and Noelle, from Tony and Pam Bosserman, Justin, Joel, Amber, Allison, Ariel and Aubrey, from Mark and Carol / Katherine, Larissa / Charlie, from Brian and Jennifer, Josephine and Madeline.  Her great-grandchildren from Jordan and Sabrina, Maximus, from Brant and Heather, Nicea, Challie, August, Calvin, from Noelle and Jon, Jack, Allison, MaKenzie, Titus, from Joel and Leslie, Caleb, Luke, Eden, from Amber and Steve, Kaylie, Elijah, Savanna, from Allison and Easton, Oliver, Eleanor, Samuel, from Ariel and Joe, Chevelle and Brandon, Madeline and Jake, Sophie.  Grandchildren spouses not mentioned previously are Justin and Amanda, Aubrey and Andrew, Josephine and Kevin, and Allison (great-granddaughter) and Koen.

In the most recent 10 years, she lived in Seattle at Horizon House Retirement Community where she had many friends, volunteered for committees, played in bridge groups and many other activities.  She spent the most time with her dear friend Val Eyer.  They lived together during covid, had dinner almost every night, and traveled together around the U.S. and the world.  Val’s daughter, Erin, traveled with them on many occasions and they became valued and loving friends.  Val and Erin were often part of family holidays and celebrations with Maryann’s family.

She was a baptized Catholic and frequented many church communities during her life.  St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill, St. Lukes near Richmond Beach, Sacred Heart in Bellevue where she volunteered in the parish office for many years, and most recently at St. James Cathedral in Seattle.

Her home was a gathering place—filled with laughter, good food (potato salad and much more), and the comfort of someone who always made others feel welcome. She hosted countless get‑togethers, big and small, and had a remarkable gift for staying connected with those she cared about.  Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners were just some of the occasions she delighted in arranging. She continued to host get togethers at Horizon House with all her new friends.

Maryann enjoyed bridge, cooking, and participating in various clubs and volunteer groups, where she formed deep friendships and contributed generously to her community. One such Catholic group was Literary and Travel. She was known for her warm heart, her thoughtful outreach, and her ability to make everyone feel remembered and valued.

Her legacy is one of love, hospitality, and connection. She will be remembered as a woman who reached out, showed up, and made life brighter for the many people fortunate enough to know her.

Maryann is survived by 5 children, son Carl is deceased, in 1990, 14 grandchildren, 21 great‑grandchildren, 19 spouses of children and grandchildren and a wide circle of extended family and friends who will forever hold her memory close.  She sent a card to every child, grandchild, great-grandchild, and spouse of those, for each birthday and wedding anniversary.  She attended most of her sons and grandchildren’s weddings, and one great-grandchild’s wedding.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday May 9th at Sacred Heart, Bellevue at 11am. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.