Marin, CA

Mary Beth Spiker (88) passed away peacefully on November 26 in Mill Valley.

Mary Beth was born on June 14, 1936, and raised in Spirit Lake, Iowa by Gib and Pearl Mouritsen. She married David Spiker on August 6, 1960. In 1969, they relocated from Minnesota to Marin County with their daughter, Kathleen.

Mary Beth graduated from Drake University with a degree in Education, leading to a 37-year career teaching Kindergarten in Denver, CO; St. Anthony Village, MN and San Anselmo, CA. She was a proud member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, P.E.O. Chapter NE, and St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon.

She cherished her family, treasured her many close friends, and found joy in teaching children, reading, and traveling. Mary Beth was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Spiker. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen McGowan (Tim), and grandchildren Mallory and Cole McGowan (both of whom she adored), as well as her loving extended family members in MN and CO.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, January 4, 1pm at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church (10 Bayview Dr., San Rafael). In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Mary Beth’s memory to St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church (www.stlukepres.org/giving/) or P.E.O. International (https://www.peointernational.org/make-a-gi

Assisted by Monte's Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo.