Mary Jacob Pelikan of Lake Worth, Florida was 78 years old when she passed
away peacefully listening to "Country Roads" by John Denver on February 20,
2023. She was born Leslie Jane Boodell to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Boodell
in Evanston, Illinois on September 28, 1944.
She is survived by her faithful husband, John, of 41 years; a daughter, Dorothy (Martin)
Mallona born August 5, 1968, and Jacinta Pelikan born September 26, 1984, and her brother, Thomas J. (Beata) Boodell. She
has 5 grandchildren: Prascu Mallona 5-17-99, Rafael Mallona 7-13-01, Tessa
Mallona 11-28-03, Xavier Mallona 12-27-07, and Natalie Labbe 9-30-04.
Having an adventurous spirit, she loved meeting new people and soon
warmed the hearts of all who met her. Her faithfulness to pray for those near and
dear was amazing. She was devotedly pro-life and sacrificed herself to help
others in need. She had a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor. Her
love for God was passionate and she shared in bible studies wherever she lived.
She lived in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, Arizona, Kentucky, Ohio,
and finally came to reside in Florida in 2002. All will remember her for her deep
love of friends and family.
Funeral Mass will be at:
St. Matthews Catholic Church February 28th @ 11:00 am
6090 Hypoluxo Rd. , Lake Worth, FL
.
Burial Service will be at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery @ 1:00 pm.
10941 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411