Mary Louise Cody

Mary Louise Haupert Cody, age 83, died peacefully in her sleep at The Denver Hospice, Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Born on October 15, 1935 near Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Haupert and Rose Groth Haupert. Mary Lou graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in 1953. After graduation, she joined the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati (Ohio), where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Post completion, she traveled to Peru, where she provided nursing care to the Aymara people of the altiplano (high Andean plateau) around Lake Titicaca, in southern Peru.

In the late 1960's, Mary Lou left the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, and returned to the United States. She eventually settled in Colorado, where she continued her career in nursing, in various capacities, including Pediatrics, as one of the founding Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in the State of Colorado. Mary Lou also obtained her Master of Science in Nursing in Geriatrics, and served as Director of the Volunteer Coordinator Program for the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association, until she retired in 1999.

In addition to her career, Mary Lou was a beloved wife and mother who excelled in various artistic hobbies, such as playing the violin and piano, painting, drawing and nature woodcarving. She also enjoyed gardening and taking walks with her dog. Post - retirement, she became a Certified Massage Therapist and continued her healing mission, with her many clients.

Survivors include: Mr. John E. Cody (Husband) - Denver, Colorado; Ms. Christina M. Cody (Podrat) Daughter -Centennial, Colorado; Ryan J. Podrat (Grandson)- Centennial, Colorado; Mrs. Helen Ropers (Sister) – Traverse, City, Michigan; Mrs. Margaret Matkin (Sister); Mrs. Patti Dillworth (Sister) - Manhattan, New York City, New York. Mary Lou was preceded in death by Elizabeth McEwan (Sister); Robert ""Bob"" Haupert (Brother); Thomas Haupert (Brother).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome for Ryan J. Podrat's (grandson) CollegeInvest Education Fund:

Please make donations payable to Ryan J. Podrat c/o Christina Podrat, 6350 S. Havana Street #712, Centennial, CO 80111. Thank you.

Recitation of the Rosary : January 31, 2019 7:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora
11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014

Visitation: January 31, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Horan & McConaty - SE Denver/Aurora
11150 E. Dartmouth Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014

Funeral Mass: February 1, 2019 10:30 am

Risen Christ Catholic Parish
3060 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80222
303-758-8826

Reception: February 1, 2019 12:00 pm

Ocean Prime
800 E. Belleview Ave.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-552-3000
https://www.ocean-prime.com/locations-menus/denver-tech-center

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