Mary Ann Havir

Havir, Mary Ann September 8, 1934 - July 16, 2021 Mary Ann Havir of Edina passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Minneapolis on September 8, 1934, Mary was the third of six children born to parents Albin and Gladys Koniar. She graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1952 and worked toward an associate degree at Normandale Community College. She married Harvey on November 12, 1960. While Mary held several part time jobs over the years, her time and passion were reserved for her family. She was a caring and supportive parent, who gave her children the gifts of unconditional love, time, compassion, and support throughout her lifetime. She played traditional roles as a Camp Fire Girl troop leader and as an active classroom parent. More importantly, she demonstrated kindness, empathy, integrity and humor through her daily life. Her favorite quote was by Maya Angelou, that " people will forget what you said [and did], but people will never forget how you made them feel". She lived this motto by making those whose lives she touched know that they were respected, cared for, loved, and important. Her warmth reached the lives of extended family and friends through her determination to embrace and celebrate all of life's big and small moments. She loved holidays, and went to great lengths to make sure all felt welcome in her home. While she loved all animals, she especially loved dogs and horses. In her 20's she enjoyed riding her horse Rhumba, and she encouraged and supported her children in owning and caring for a variety of pets to develop a respect and appreciation for animals. She was a proud supporter of the Animal Humane Society and participated in the annual "Walk for Animals" fund raiser for over 15 years. Mary and Harvey enjoyed traveling together, including camping and fishing in northern Minnesota, driving to the west coast to see family, and adventuring to places like Thailand, the Galapagos, Peru, Costa Rica, and Europe. Mary's thoughtful kindness, generosity and unique sense of humor made her a joy to be around. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she has touched. Mary is preceded in death by her husband Harvey, and sisters Bernice and Dolores Koniar. She is survived by sisters Donna Stanley (Bill) and Janet Kmit, brother Albin Koniar (Bonita), children Wendy, Douglas, and Nancy (Craig), and a loving extended family. Mary and Harvey will be honored at a visitation on Thursday, July 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel in Edina (due to COVID restrictions at the time of Harvey's passing on December 31, 2020, a service was not previously held). Mary will be interred at Fort Snelling cemetery in a private ceremony to be held in September. Instead of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Animal Humane Society of Golden Valley, to the Raptor Center at the U of MN, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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Mary Ann Havir

September 8, 1934 - July 16, 2021

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