Mary led a vibrant and full life, filled with meaningful connections to family, friends, and community. Born in Portland, Oregon on June 13, 1930 to Ben and Tessie Niedermeyer, she was the eighth child of fifteen - nine brothers and five sisters. She attended Madeleine Grade School and High School, graduated from Immaculata High School, and attended Marylhurst College. In 1949 she married Frank Natta, a lettuce farmer from Vancouver, Washington. Together they raised three children and celebrated 51 years of marriage before Frank died in March 2000.

In addition to supporting Frank in the farming business, she was a partner with Carmelyn and Joe Borroz in the Country Corner, a rug braiding business, and Frank's Carpets with her husband. She volunteered at the Japanese Garden, Albertina Kerr Foundation, and the Columbia Art Center.

A devoted Catholic, Mary was an active member of St Joseph Parish and St James Parish, both in Vancouver. Throughout her life she also supported St. Joseph Grade School, Holy Child Academy and Central Catholic High School.

Mary enjoyed meaningful connections with friends over the years. She and Frank were members of a dinner group with eight other couples for 60 years and were active members of the Oxford Athletic Club for 40 years. In retirement she and Frank spent time at their cabin in Timberline Rim, near Mt. Hood. She also joined Frank in his love of fly fishing, and they shared many fishing adventures with her brother, Linus and his wife, Masa.

Mary is survived by her daughters Maria Natta Kopra (Greg) and Jeannie Natta; her daughter-in-law Julie Natta (Frank); grandchildren Esther Natta Seidl (Mike), Frank John Natta (Mackenzie), and Tim Kopra; and great-grandchildren Emma Seidl, Olivia Natta, and Abigail Natta. She is also survived by her siblings Linus Niedermeyer (Masa), Jimmy Niedermeyer, Ruthie Van Hoomissen (George), Jeannie Santos (Leonard). She is also survived by her sister -in-law Barbara Niedermeyer (Tommy) as well as hundreds of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Mary was predeceased by her husband Frank Peter and her son Frank Louis, as well as siblings Benny, Eddie, George, Walter, Jack, Danny, Tommy, Katie, Virginia, and Tessie.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road, Vancouver, Washington. The Rosary will precede the Funeral Mass at 10:15 a.m. and lunch will follow in the church hall at 12 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Joseph Church in Vancouver, Washington or treating a friend to lunch in honor of Mary. More than anything Mary loved hosting parties and celebrating the joys of life with fami ly and friends.