BICHLER, Mary (Age 100) 

Mary was born June 21, 1906 in Strasburg, North
Dakota. She lived there with her parents, Peter and
Magdalena Zacher until her marriage to Romanus Bichler
in 1927. They moved to Spokane in 1946 with their five
children, where she dedicated the rest of her life to
being a wonderful wife, homemaker, and mother. She was
a member of St. Aloysius Parish, until her health
deteriorated in January of 2003, when she went to live
with her daughter, Venita, and her husband, Dennis.
She was a member of the St. Aloysius Alter Society,
the Ladies Sodality, an Auxiliary member of the Legion
of Mary, and a former member of the St. Anthony Guild.
Her daily attendance at mass was an inspiration to
those who witnessed her faith. She loved crocheting,
sewing, and working with her hands. She, along with
her husband, spent a lifetime working together in
their rose garden. The beauty of their garden was a
reflection of their life together. Her greatest joy
was in feeding those who stopped by to visit. She
never tired of playing cards, and for many years,
bingo and lunch with friends at O'Malley Hall was one
of her favorite pastimes. Her greatest possessions
were her family and her friends. Her loving husband,
Romanus, son Herman, and grandson Michael Davis
preceded Mary in death. She leaves behind her
remaining four children, Annabelle Davis and her
husband Mike, Sister Tharsilla Bichler, FSE, Jerry
Bichler and his wife Jeanne, and Venita Fischer and
her husband Dennis. She also leaves behind 19
grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and eight
great-great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation
for Mary on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from noon to 5PM
at the funeral home. Vigil Services will be Wednesday,
March 14, also at the funeral home. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Catholic
Church, 330 W. Boone Ave., Thursday, March 15, 2007 at
10:00 a.m. with Father Robert Fitts, SJ presiding. A
graveside committal will follow Mass at Holy Cross
Cemetery, 7200 N. Wall, Spokane, WA. Memorials are
suggested to the Immaculate Heart Retreat House, 6910
S. Ben Burr Rd., Spokane, WA 99223 or to the O'Malley
Senior Center at St. Aloysius Church, 330 E. Boone
Ave., Spokane, WA 99202-1778. Arrangements entrusted
to 

Mar 13, 2007
Spokesman-Review