Mary Jane (Uhler) Fosdick, 65, of Gilroy, Calif., formerly of Lexington, died April 22, 2010 in Gilroy after nine years of successfully fighting cancer. Services were held in Hollister, Calif., on April 29, 2010 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Arrangements for cremation with private inurnment were made.
Mary Jane was born in Lexington on Sept. 23, 1944 to David W. and Goldie Belle Uhler. After moving to California in the early 1980s, she became a teacher at Sacred Heart Parish School and was very involved with the church for many years. She served her community in many capacities. She later become a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist after graduating from JFK University in 1996 with a master's degree in psychotherapy.
Mary Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. Her life was dedicated to family and friends and had a passion to always support others. She touched many people's lives on her journey of helping anyone in need.
Mary Jane was very involved in the fight against cancer. She herself was originally diagnosed in 2001 with Stage 4 cancer and was given only four to six months to live.
She participated in many research studies to further the cure. She donated herself, her professional services and time to helping others cope with struggles and deal with cancer. She helped many people make an impact in changing their lives in so many different ways.
Mary Jane was a very strong person and loved by many. She spent the last years of her life celebrating, enjoying life and surrounded by her friends and family. She will be deeply missed.
Mary Jane is survived by her five children, John, Carrie, Robert, Kristin, Angela Fosdick; father of the children, Jim Fosdick; five grandchildren and her brother William (Jacky) Uhler.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Heartland Hospice in care of Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home, 870 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family through grunnagle.com.