Mary Elizabeth Bump

Put your sunglasses on for this one, she is in a brighter place. Mary Elizabeth Bump, 37, of Washington gained her angel wings Monday, September 20, after a courageous and heroic battle of colon cancer. Her beloved parents were by her side when she entered the sparkly gates. Funeral services for Mary will be held, Friday September 24th at St James Catholic Church in Washington, IA. The funeral service at 11:10 am in true Mary fashion. Visitation services will be Thursday, September 23rd at St James Catholic Church from 4-7 pm. There will be a wake service after the family has greeted everyone. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Gracie Hanes. The Jones & Eden Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be sent for Mary’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com Mary, commonly referred to as “Mare Bare” by her loved ones, was the quick witted and kind hearted daughter of Pat and Mary Jane Bump of Bondurant. Mary adored her parents and was constantly thanking them for everything they did for her. They blessed her with eight siblings, which were her best friends for life. The bond between the family is unbreakable. Family was Mary’s most prized possession. Mary was born and raised in Washington, Iowa, where growing up she owned the streets on her rollerblades and many friends by her side. She loved playing backyard baseball, football, and basketball all in which her family had their own team for! She continued her love for sports into adulthood where she played slow pitch softball and basketball, even while going through chemo treatments. Mary took such pride working at the Washington Middle School with students with special needs and REM with adults with special needs. Mary loved her job, her coworkers, and most of all the people she took care of. There weren’t many conversations she’d have without bringing them up, they meant everything to her. She also managed Wine and Spirits for 11 years and made family with all her delivery locations. Mary had so many friends, who have all been there by her side in the best of times and worst of times. She was deeply loved because she loved so deeply. She was truly one of a kind. She always cared so much more about others than she even did herself. That was true until the very end. She was the most quick witted, hysterical person and you could be around. And her dance moves?? On point. Mary loved to dance! She took note from Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. Her special appearances as Michael were some for the memory books for sure. She never enjoyed the spotlight so she made sure she had sunglasses on at all times so no one could “see her.” And she did just that, danced like no one was watching. She loved music! Her love began at a young age with family gathering around the campfire and living room singing, dancing, and playing guitar. She was an old soul, loving 70s rock-specifically The Rolling Stones, and was quite the music trivia wiz! Mary was a woman of God. She had no doubt He was with her every step of her journey here in life. She watched Father Dave’s mass daily and shined her love for life on everyone she met. Mary is survived by her mom and dad, Pat and Mary Jane Bump of Bondurant, IA. Eight siblings; Sarah (Jordan) Walkup, of Windsor Heights, IA, PJ Bump of Bondurant, IA, Katie (Jared) Schneider of Wellman, IA, Danny (Hillary) Bump of Waukee, IA, Julie (Matt) Sillanpaa of Bondurant, Theresa (Ryan) Hanes of Solon, IA, Matthew Bump of Ankeny, IA, Thomas Bump of Bondurant, IA. Nine nieces and nephews, Katelyn, Kurt, Brooklyn and Luke Schneider, Parker James, Maverick Bump, Isabel and William Sillanpaa, and Gracie Hanes. Her Grandma Jeanie Carpenter of Altoona, IA. Long time boyfriend, Scott Sotelo and his kids Kylee and Spencer all of Washington, IA. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She is dancing in heaven with her Grandpa Lyle Carpenter, Grandmother and Granddaddy David and Harriet Bump. Uncles Mike Carpenter, Steve Carpenter, Chris Frosheiser, Aunt Julia Carpenter, cousins Will and Mikey Carpenter, Ashley Carpenter, Kurt Frosheiser, Chris Fogle, and Cathy Lowe.

Mary Elizabeth Bump

November 27, 1983 - September 20, 2021