December 2, 2007

Mary Ellen was a wonderful advocate of The Saddle Light Center and believed strongly in the service that we provide.  She became involved in 1993, volunteering for two years until a foot problem caused enough pain for her to shift her focus from attending the riding sessions to serving as a board member for several three-year terms until December 2007.  She was always involved in fundraising activities, volunteer gatherings and enjoyed bringing her Grandchildren to our events.  Whenever the conversation turned to donations, children or horses, she was the first to bring up her connection with The Saddle Light Center and the pleasure and joy she had witnessed it bringing to the children participating in our program.  As a member of The Woman’s Club, she requested donation of their lovely facility for our Christmas party for several years.  For 14 years, she brought her sincere, caring and fun loving personality to all of us.  Thank you, Mary Ellen, for sharing your life with us!

A Memorial Fund was set up in Mary Ellen’s memory and many of her friends have made donations to The Saddle Light Center in her name.  They all are cherished and will be used to benefit the program, horses and the riders we serve as she requested.