Mary Jane McPherson passed away Nov 2, 2008 in Pueblo. Mary was born March 13, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Dean and Elizabeth Barnhart and had lived in Pueblo for the last 25 years. She was an avid Arts and Crafts artist and served as a volunteer/educator at El Pueblo History Museum for nearly 20 years. Mary is survived by her husband Ralph of the family home, a brother Gary (Frances) Barnhart of Pueblo West, a sister, Wilma (Carl) Sykes, of Lamar, as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Cremation in the Davis Crematory. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11:00 AM in El Pueblo History Museum. In lieu of food and flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Mary be made to the Mary McPherson Memorial Fund at El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union, Pueblo, CO 81003.