Obituary of Mary Margaret Meacham

Mary M. Meacham, 94, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Sioux City Iowa, danced into the arms of Christ February 7, 2019.

Join us Sun Feb 17 from 1-3 pm, at the Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet Ave South, Minneapolis, with a brief memorial service starting at 2 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday Feb 23, at 11:00 am, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Sioux City, Iowa, with interment at Calvary Cemetery Sioux City.

Mary was born in 1924, in Sioux City, IA, to Henry and Mabel Meyer. Mary attended St. Boniface grade school and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1942. After graduation, Mary moved to Arlington, VA, to begin a five year appointment with the War Services Department working in personnel at the Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. While in Washington, Mary was a member of the Stage Door Canteen, dancing with servicemen and supporting the troops. Mary continued her career in Sioux City after the war. In 1948, she married Bill Meacham. Bill and Mary raised eight children in Sioux City, then moved to Burnsville, MN in 1975. Living with Alzheimer's, Mary finally brought her smile and peaceful spirit to Mount Olivet Homes in 2016 and was much loved by all.

Mary lived an active life and enjoyed “keeping the books” for her golf, bowling and bridge leagues. As a couple, she and Bill had a vibrant social life with many cherished friends in Iowa and Minnesota. Mary’s greatest joy was her family, whom she fearlessly defended and for whom she cheered. Her unconditional love and her chocolate chip cookies will be forever remembered by her children and grandchildren. In addition to her family, her faith brought her constant strength and comfort throughout her life.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Bill, their son Billy, and her brother Bob Meyer. She is survived by 7 children, Diana Rohlfsen; Peg (Gerry) Nacke; Rick Meacham; Terry (Steve) Sachson; Tim (D’Ete) Meacham; John Meacham (Cindy Crosbie); and Jeff (Gina) Meacham; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Additionally Mary is survived by her sister Dorothy Keane and her sister-in-law, Mary Kay (Bill) Thompson, both of Sioux City, IA, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials will be accepted with gratitude.