Maryann Curtis, 77

Maryann T. Curtis, aka “Ama,” passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, following complication of a brain hemorrhage. Maryann was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on July 3, 1932, to James and Thelma Mather.

She graduated from Leuzinger High in 1951. Maryann married Robert Curtis in 1952 where they lived in Inglewood, Calif., and raised three daughters. Maryann was compassionate, hardworking and loving. She worked at Centinella Medical Hospital in Inglewood for many years, where she was employee of the month in 1994.

She moved to Hayden, Idaho, in 1996 to be with her daughter, son-in-law and five grandkids. She loved taking walks with her dogs around the farm, feeding stray cats, crocheting and being with her “best friend,” her 6-year-old great-granddaughter, Lexi.

Maryann was strong and determined and after breaking her hip in January of this year. She spent six weeks in rehab getting stronger. She wanted nothing more but to come home to her animals and family. On Sunday, March 7, 2010, she did just that. Showing everyone that if you set your mind to something and work hard, you can do anything.

Maryann was an amazing friend, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her brother Ted; daughters Ronalee, Bonnie and Connie; her nine grandchildren, Stacy, Curtis, Marie, Mike Amanda, Sara, Jordan, Nathaniel and Jonathan, and her nine great-grandchildren, Jazmin, Brandon, Tyler, Hunter, Cooper, Jillian, Lexi, Ellie and Riley.

Maryann was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma and father James; brothers Jim and Vern; sister Betty; niece Sissy and husband Robert.

The funeral service for our beloved “Ama” will take place Friday, March 19, 2010, at Yates Funeral Home in Hayden. Viewing will be held at 9 a.m, with funeral service following at 10 a.m. Her burial will be Friday, March 26, 2010, at Inglewood Cemetery in California.

Please visit Maryann’s memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.