Mary Rose Cave Deuson 1933-2024

Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024 8:23 am

Graveside services for Mary Rose Cave Deuson, 90, of Golden were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Pilgrim Rest #2 Cemetery, Golden, with Bro. Louis Strehlow officiating.

Mrs. Deuson passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Richardson. She was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Golden to Roland Olander and Ethel Grace Caldwell Cave. Mary lived most of her life in Golden and was a member of Pilgrim Rest #2 Church.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Mike Kelly McCollum; second husband, Jesse Clinton Deuson; brother, Carl Cave; and sisters, Launice Estoll and Clovis Roberts.

Survivors include her son, Michael Brian McCollum of Abilene; daughter, Carol Mansker and husband Billy of Golden; brother, Jerry Cave and wife Betty of Garland; sister, Linda Grace Hass and husband Preston of Alba; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

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