Mary Ann Wall, 78, of Omaha, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord, March 24th, 2016.
She was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, September 3rd, 1937 to Dietrich and Agnes Goertzen. She grew up, the only sister of Russell and Clayton, on a farm, outside of the small town of Delft, Minnesota. She prayed with her mother to accept Christ in January of 1948 and was baptized by Rev. Thomas Walker on May 13th, 1951.
Mary Ann Graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1955 and that fall she attended Grace College of the Bible where she met her future husband Marvin (Marv) Wall, whom she married on June 28th, 1957. She graduated with a Diploma in 1958. Wherever their ministry took them – North Carolina, Kansas, Manitoba, Alberta, South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska – Mary Ann made a home and supported Marv by playing the piano, teaching Sunday School, helping lead youth groups, piloting boats, driving snowmobiles and cooking for camps, while caring for a growing family. She also led women’s Bible studies, was a Commander in the Awana program and hosted guests for dinner or offered a place to stay. She enjoyed travelling across the United States, Canada, Israel, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Her husband, Marv, was in pastoral roles in the church until he passed away and Mary Ann was his faithful support. In recent years, she enjoyed joining a Bible study, prayer meetings, mentoring younger women and deepening relationships with women of her age. She enjoyed stable health with minor issues until she had a major stroke on Saturday, March 19th. Her condition soon worsened and she went to be with Jesus five days later.
She is survived by five children: Marjorie Allison; Mark and Judy Wall; Marlen and Kim Wall; Marcia and Sam Kroeker and Marcel and Michelle Wall as well as 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents, her brother Clayton and his wife Mary, her husband Marv and her son-in-law Grahame Alison.
Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (3/28/16) Crosspoint Bible Church 7820 Fort Street Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the SAT-7 ministry. The burial will be held 11:00 on March 29th at Delft Cemetery in Delft, Minnesota.
She always had open arms, and an open heart, and awesome food for our visits. I learned more about my family from her than my dad! And she and Marv had fantastic senses of humor. I loved being around my Aunt Mary Ann and I’m very comforted that I will see her again one day.
We extend our sincere sympathies to the family. We remember both Marv & Mary Ann very well from the Word of Life Mission Church in Niverville. They were a real blessing to us and to the church. May God bless you all.
We enjoyed working with Marv & Mary Ann at Grace University board of trustees functions. They were a joy to have as friends.
We enjoyed working with Marv & Mary Ann at Grace University board of trustees functions. They were a joy to have as friends.
So many memories of times with Pastor Marvin and Mary Ann Wall, especially going on a youth camping trip to Echo Bay, Ontario! Great times together! My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family as having both my parents in Heaven already, I know what you are going through at this time. God Bless !!!
I’m sorry to say that I didn’t have the privilege of meeting Mary Ann, but have the privilege to see her beautiful legacy through her daughter Marjorie. As long as I have known Marjorie she has been a woman of strength and kindness. She has often strengthened me in the lord and prayed for me in my many times of need. I am blessed that Mary Ann left such a wonderful legacy. My prays go out to Marjorie and her family in the time of grief.
Xxxx Sam
What a lovely tribute to a wonderful woman. Our condolences to you all. We feel lucky and priviledged to have met her. With love and best wishes, Wendy and David Reyno
A beautiful woman of God. I am so glad we had the privilege of meeting Maryann and Marv when they visited Australia. To my wonderful friend Marjorie, and all the extended family, I wish you peace, comfort and love.
What a beautiful tribute to her. I remember meeting her while I was a student at Grace and thinking what kind lady she was. Marcel, Marcia, and family–my heart aches for the grief and sadness you are going through. It is so heard to lose those we love. My prayers are for you all.
What a wonderful testimony of a beautiful life lived for her Lord and family! Would have loved to meet her! Had the privilege to meet and be friends with her beautiful daughter Marjorie! Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time! With live from The Litzows xx (Australia)
So sorry to hear. She was such a beautiful lady . Always had a smile and she showed her love of God and family.
So VERY sorry! As Sam & Marcia little guy said that she’s with grandpa.
So sorry.
Life just seems very short sometimes.
Our prayers go out to the whole family
So sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time.