Long time resident Mary Elizabeth Gardner passed away at her home on Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born October 12, 1933, in San Francisco to Willie and Virginia (Bennicuff) Goode. Mary grew up in San Francisco and attended Mission High School.
Mary started her cooking career at Fosters Cafeteria in San Francisco. Mary moved to Copalis Crossing in 1980. She was head cook at Peggy’s Pantry and leased it at a later date. Mary also worked for the North Beach School District as a cooks helper aka “The Lunch Lady”. She retired in 2004.