Mary Margaret LaCroix

1923 - 2016

Mary Margaret LaCroix obituary, 1923-2016, Dallas, TX

BORN

1923

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Sparkman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1029 South Greenville Ave

Richardson, Texas

Mary LaCroix Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2016.

Mary Margaret LaCroix was born Mary Margaret Stine to Harry and Mabel Stine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1923. Mary graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Bethlehem as a Registered Nurse. She joined the Army Nurse Corps, had basic training at Ft. Meade, Maryland and then was stationed at Camp Lee, Virginia, where she met the man she would eventually marry, Lt. Harold J. LaCroix Jr. From there, she was sent to the South Pacific and served with the 318th General Hospital as an operating room nurse at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Okinawa and Osaka, Japan. She was among the first American nurses to arrive in Osaka after the Japanese surrender. On her separation from the Army Nurse Corps, 1st Lt. Mary M. Stine married 1st Lt. Harold J. LaCroix Jr on March 24th, 1945 at Camp Lee, Virginia. She attended post graduate work at Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas and supervised a medical clinic of six doctors for eight years in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After residing in Lafayette and Alexandria, the LaCroix family moved to Dallas, Texas where Mary was employed by Presbyterian Hospital as a critical care nurse for fifteen years. She remained a member of the Presbyterian Retired Nurses. Mary was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Dallas, and also the Catholic Daughters of America.

Mary is survived by daughter and son-in-law Jacqueline and Clement Zang of Dallas, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Mark Cheatham of Longview, Texas; daughter Mary Jo Burgess of Tyler, Texas; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brothers Dr. Robert Stine of Peoria, Illinois, Dr. Harry R. Stine of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania; and sister Kathleen Cope of Spokane, Washington.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold LaCroix Jr., her sister Geraldine Halliday, her brothers Royce and Dale Stine, and her grandson, Gregory Zang.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 5 from 6-8 with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at St Patrick Catholic Church, 9635 Ferndale Rd. Dallas, Texas 75238. Interment at the DFW National Cemetery will follow the service at 12:30 p.m.

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December 3, 2016

Jonathan Stine

May you be comforted in this time of loss and remain joyful for the reunion in heaven with loved ones.

November 30, 2016

Nanci Williams

She left such a wonderful legacy of a large, loving, close family! My heart goes out to all of you, and I know this holiday season will a tough one, but also one of sharing so many memories.

November 30, 2016

Nancy Pistilli

Patricia and Mary Jo - I am saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I remember admiring her strength and compassion. She loved you dearly, and was VERY proud of her children and grandchildren. Hold on to that in the days ahead.

November 29, 2016

Barb Petsel

I remember meeting Mary and your dad many years ago at Christmas-- their kindness was touching. Also had coffee with her several years ago and she shared some of her memories of her and your dad. Family was precious to her. Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers.

November 29, 2016

Richard Zang

Mary , I bet you are playing Mexican train with Greg and Harold.
Thanks for teaching me the correct way of playing. You are a sweetheart and I am sure Jesus knows that also.

November 28, 2016

Mary Beth Hogan

You have finally gone to rest with dear Dadaddin,Mary. I believe you are together celebrating and happy once again. Say hi to Greg for us. It is a comfort to know he is surrounded by those who love him so much.

November 28, 2016

Mary Jo Burgess

My soul is celebrating for my mother who is rejoicing in heaven, but my heart hurts for those of us here on earth. Go rest high on that mountain, Mother.

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Dec

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St Patrick Catholic Church

9635 Ferndale Rd, Dallas, TX

Dec

6

Interment

12:30 p.m.

DFW National Cemetery

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Sparkman Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1029 South Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081

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