Birth date: Jul 7, 1950 Death date: Sep 17, 2022
Long time loving wife, lifelong sailor, boater, and gourmet cook, passed away peacefully in Palmetto, Florida from a lengthy battle with cancer on September 17, 2022. Mary was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Ed and Dorothy Keefe on Read Obituary
Mary Conwell who I knew as Mary Krefeld who we grew up as kids living next door as neighbors in Oklahoma City, Ok
We were always riding our bikes in the neighborhood or picking bag worms off our hedges lol. Our parents were often getting together in the evening and Mary and I would go play upstairs.
I was so shocked to learn of her cancer and passing. She was a wonderful person and will miss her even though I haven’t seen her since high school age.
Chris
Snyder
We fondly remember Mary and Jeff from Marathon Marina. Jeff kept Serrano in good condition while Mary made it comfortable. We enjoyed sharing meals and good times with our gang. Mary was always upbeat and cheerful no matter what. I'll always remember her smile and easy laugh.
Mary and George Fischer
Our hearts are saddened with Mary’s passing. She endured her illness with notable strength, courage, and optimism. We were so fortunate to have Mary and Jeff as dockmates in Marathon. “A life well lived” is an understatement. Our thoughts are with Jeff, family and friends as they carry their grief.
Patrice and Michael Sharp, Friendswood, TX
Mary was a dear friend. She and Jeff welcomed us into the neighborhood over 6 years ago. We enjoyed sitting on the top deck of their yard watching the 4th of July. The cookout we’re nice as well. Mary was a great hostess making you feel welcome in their home. We missed Mary and Jeff when they moved to Florida, but I made sure to keep in touch.
So many wonderful memories with Mary and Jeff mostly during the time they were members of Canyon Yacht Club. Chief among them was being amazed at Mary’s knowledge of racing, foredeck work and strength, especially wrestling the spinnaker pole during Jibes in strong winds and rolling decks on their Olson 25! The apex of these was the big national regatta in San Francisco when the winds were howling. Mary loved it!!
Later when they lived in Dallas, Mary and Jeff invited Millie and me to stay with them and Mary crewed with us on our Flying Scot for a major regatta and of course was a big help.
Later still, when they had their Morgan 40 and were living at the Gulf Coast, when the Flying Scot Assn held their National championship at Houston, and I decided to go, Jeff and Mary volunteered to bring their Morgan up and host my crew and me in it for the entire 4 day weekend!
That’s just who they were, full of love for their friends and fellow sailors!
Our thoughts are with you. Mary will be missed by all. Al and Bonnie McLellan
Sandy and I are so greatful that we made the trip to FL this past Spring and also that Mary was well enough to spend time with us and participate in the tours around the area that Jeff took us on. Even with all her struggles, she was still able to be charming and welcoming. We will certainly miss her.
Great Photo of Mary. My wife Captain Helen and I are convinced that Jeff & Mary’s visit and spending the night onboard our Trawler Power boat M/Y ALLEZ! was instrumental in their decision to sell their sailboat and buy their trawler “SERRANO” Having met them in the Keys Mary was one of the group of women who rode their bikes each morning from the marina to work out.
We have stayed in touch with Jeff & Mary over the years, and have throughly enjoyed their company and friendship. They both always were their to lend a hand and give sage advice. Mary will be missed but not forgotten. She is sure to have fair winds and following seas.
