Mary Ann Wehmeyer (Dalton)
November 8, 1947 – September 4, 2025

Mary Ann Wehmeyer (Dalton), born in Memphis, Tenn. to Cecil Earl Dalton and Nora Faye Dalton (Holden), passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 77. She was the second of five children.

In her early years, Mary Ann’s family moved to Willits, where she spent much of her childhood. She often fondly recalled running around with her older sister, Carolyn, and the numerous cousins she grew up with. Her childhood was filled with memorable friendships and a love for learning. She was an academically gifted child, often helping her siblings with their schoolwork. Though quiet and shy, she always exhibited kindness and compassion.

In high school, her family moved to Arcata, where she met Ron Millsaps. They married and had three wonderful daughters: Shonnie, Marni and Brandi. Though they later separated, they stayed friends through the years. Mary Ann later met and married Bob Wehmeyer, and together they shared 25 years of love and companionship until his passing in 2009.

Mary Ann was the ultimate caregiver. Whether at work, as a mom, or grandma, she always made you feel special and cared for. She was the person you could always count on to listen, comfort and patch you up after a fall. She loved unconditionally and always put others first.

Mary Ann had a deep love for the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting, and passed those passions on to her kids and grandkids, especially in the many memorable trips to Ruth Lake. She loved the sound of rain, especially when it fell on her porch, and she cherished those quiet moments in nature.

She believed in family traditions and spending time with family and made sure her kids and grandkids felt the importance of family time. Whether it was her sister trips with Carolyn and Diane, or passing on her passion for gardening and cooking, or of course, the wild Easter egg hunts in the backyard, she created memories that will last forever.

Mary Ann was a true role model. She showed us what strength and perseverance really meant, and how to speak our minds when needed. She was feisty, and we loved her for it. And of course, she gave the best hugs. She was an incredible daughter, sister, mom, grandma and great-grandma. She cherished every moment with her four great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Faye, her husband Bob, her first husband Ron, her son-in-law Dennis Holweg, and many loved family members.

She is survived by her daughters, Shonnie (Jim) Bradbury, Cable (Allison) Kurwitz, Marni Shultz (Mike Britton), and Brandi Holweg; her grandchildren, Jessica (Jordan) Maciel, Dylan (Jamie) Millsaps, Shylby Shultz, Sydney Shultz, Abby Kurwitz, Mason (Faith) Holweg, Gus Kurwitz and Olivia Holweg; her great-grandchildren, Raegan Millsaps, Damon Bock, Sophie Maciel, and Adaline Germen; and her siblings, Carolyn (C.W.) Carrington, Gene (Jodie) Dalton, Bennie (Ruth) Dalton, and Diane (Vernon) Rossig; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her dearly.

Mary Ann has left a huge hole in our hearts, but we’re comforted knowing she’ll be reunited with the loved ones she’s missed so much.

Services will be held at Ocean View Cemetery on September 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. All are welcome.