| Name |
Theda Lorraine Wilson [1] |
| Birth |
5 Sep 1925 |
Tilden, Antelope County, Nebraska  [2, 3] |
- daughter of Tom B Wilson and Thelma L Bickford
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| Gender |
Female |
| Witness-Obituary |
19 Oct 2019 |
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland [4] |
- Curtis P. Mabie, Jr., 87, of Frederick, Maryland, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at home.
Born on February 26, 1932, in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Curtis Parsons, Sr. and Emily (Sheets) Mabie.
Curt received a B.A. in chemistry from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio and a M.S.C. in mineralogy from the University of Michigan. He began his career at the U.S. Bureau of Mines in Albany, Oregon, identifying western phosphates. His later cases turned more to material research. He did research dental materials at the American Dental Association where he had several publications and patents. Later Curt turned to ceramic research at then Semix, now Solarex. He also did materials research at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh; IRC in Philadelphia; and National Lead in Niagara Falls, New York.
He grew milkweed for the butterflies and squash for pumpkin pie.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Theda W. Mabie; and son, Zachary Mabie.
There will be no service.
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| Reference Number |
16119 |
| Death |
14 Sep 2025 |
Frederick, Maryland, USA |
- https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericknewspost/name/theda-mabie-obituary?id=59522187
Theda Wilson Mabie of Frederick, MD, a devoted educator and loving mother passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Frederick, MD, at the age of 100.
Born on September 5, 1925, in Tilden, Antelope County, NE, to Thomas and Thelma Mabie. Theda was the eldest of five children. Her lifelong passion for learning led her to earn a degree from the University of Oregon in 1950, followed by a Master's in English from Northwestern University in 1957.
Theda began her teaching career in Maplesville, Oregon in 1950, and went on to inspire generations of students with her dedication and wisdom. Her final teaching post was at Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, where she left a legacy of compassion and excellence in education.
In 1959, Theda married Curtis P. Mabie, Jr., and together they built a life rooted in love, hard work, and community. In 1973, the couple purchased the Thurmont Donut Shop, becoming beloved local business owners. Theda later concluded her working years at Brown's Liquor Deli, where her warmth and wit continued to brighten the days of those around her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis in 2019; and her siblings, Patricia, Doug, Joyce and Roland. She is survived by her son, Zachary Mabie, who carries forward her spirit and values.
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| Person ID |
I16038 |
Maybee Society |
| Last Modified |
20 Sep 2025 |
1925 - 2025 (100 years)
