Mary P. Badami
Born: June 15th, 1952
Died: October 19th, 2008
Obituary
Mary Badami, 56, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Mary Badami, June 15, 1952, born to Gilbert and Bonnie Persinger of Smithland, Iowa. Mary was the beloved wife of Peter Badami and mother to Stephanie Badami of Iowa City and Adam Badami of Burlington. She also leaves behind one sister, Jane Gettis, Jane's husband Randy, and their children Ben and Sarah. Mary felt her greatest personal accomplishment was being a mom to Adam and Stephanie. Mary lived her life with love and compassion to the core of her heart. She was an educator, and taught, over the course of her career, in Bloomfield, Dallas City, West Burlington, and Burlington. Mary truly valued the opportunity to touch the hearts and minds of community youth through her service as a librarian at Burlington High School. Mary loved birds, flowers, and any activity that involved being outside. She loved planning annual family vacations. Her husband and children feel so blessed for these trips; they will cherish the memories of time spent together for the rest of their lives. Mary was a proud member of a ladies' group who would join together monthly to share a simple meal and celebrate birthdays with a tradition of gifting money to a selected charity instead of buying birthday presents. She loved being with her dear friends and this was one of her prized monthly events. Following in this spirit, those who may consider sending flowers are asked to consider a memorial donation to Holt International Children's Service, Great River Hospice House, or Burlington Public Library. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Lunning Chapel. The funeral service for Mary Badami will be Wednesday, October 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Patrick Hilgendorf officiating. According to Mary's wishes, her body will be cremated following the funeral service.