Mary Ursula Trimble, 92 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. She was born September 25, 1933, in Manotick, Ontario, Canada, to Harry and Anna (Tompkins) Watson. Mary graduated from Ottawa Hospital as the head of her nursing class. She made her career as a Registered Nurse at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso for 25 years. In her free time, Mary also helped her husband, Maurice, with his window washing business. Mary was a very devoted member of Liberty Bible Church, where she and her husband enjoyed heading the nursery for infants and toddlers, and doing outreach to find volunteers for the church nursery. She also volunteered with the Visiting Nurse Association for many years. Mary will be remembered for the strength she showed throughout her life. She will be dearly missed.
On August 1, 1956, in Canada, Mary married Maurice Trimble, who preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by their children: Mark (Laurel) Trimble of Valparaiso, Rhonda Trimble of Albany, NY, Timothy (Elizabeth) Trimble of Valparaiso, and James (Traci) Trimble of Niles, MI; grandchildren: Sarah, Mary, Nimarra, T.J., John, Matthew, Faith, Seth, Alyssa, Ryan, and Austen; many great grandchildren; brothers: William Watson and James (Nancy) Watson; and brother-in-law, Mike Trimble. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers: Ronald, Jack, and Robert Watson.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Bible Church, 824 N. Calumet Ave., Chesterton, with a memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) or the Salvation Army.
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Hey Guys, We are very sorry for your loss Your mom is resting with Maurice (Uncle Morris) and the Angels. -Doug Watson and Family
My sincere condolences to the Trimble and Watson families on the loss of Mary. I know she has been ill for many years and she is no longer suffering, which is a blessing, but the loss of a mom and grandmother is always painful. Mary was my adored cousin growing up. She taught me to swim, helped me cope with all those rowdy boys and she was our Sunday School teacher for a number of years. She was beautiful, funny and everlastingly kind and compassionate. I last saw her when she came to Manotick for Jack and Sandra's 50th anniversary, but it was always a celebration when Mary came "home". She was important to me. -Susan Tomkins Scott
