Mary DeJarnett, 71, passed away March 15, 2010, after a long illness.

She was born to Kay and Ed Toohey in Billings, on Dec. 16, 1938. Mary grew up in Sheridan, Wyo., and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1956.

She married Don DeJarnett in Sheridan in 1957. They moved to Billings in 1962.

Mary earned a BA and Master’s in English from EMC and began teaching at Senior High School in 1972 and retired there 25 years later.

Mary enjoyed her garden, where she grew flowers and vegetables. After retirement, she took up watercolor painting and growing orchids. She loved nature and being outdoors. She was the center of her close family and will be deeply missed.

Mary is survived by her husband, Don; four daughters, Kay (Joe) Seder of Billings, Susan DeJarnett of Colstrip, Jennifer Webb of Riverton, Wyo., and Julie (Bob) Brown of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; three grandchildren, Parker Brown of Billings, Chelsea Brown of Coeur d’Alene and Mason Webb of Riverton.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.

Billings Gazette - March 16, 2010