Mary Whiting Baird Burris

On Friday, January 23, 2026, in Pocatello, Idaho, Mary’s 11-year fight with various forms of cancer came to an end, and her body finally succumbed to the many attacks on her health. She was 60 years young.

Mary was born on June 23, 1965, in Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of six children. She moved with the family to several places in Montana and Idaho and attended several different schools. She graduated from Rigby High School in Rigby, Idaho.

She held many different jobs in different places. Two particular areas she loved and kept trying to get back to were Sun Valley, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon.

She spent a lot of time rounding up cousins and spending time with them.

She was a source of joy. She loved to laugh and make others laugh. She could find humor in almost all situations. She was noted for her social media pages: ‘Time to increase the Meds’ and ‘Daily Feel Good’. She also did a Battle of the Bands music post for several years and a page for new books. She maintained a blog, MrrBrr, for her cancer journey as well.

She had been under medical care for years, and each new doctor office and cancer center was sure to hold a friend by the time she left.

She made friends wherever she went, being genuine and looking at the humor of each situation. She was noted for being able to speak her mind, and you remembered afterward if she had directed it at you!

She wasn’t too particular about what she wore , but she spent a great deal of time making sure her nails were perfect. ColorStreet lost a major customer with her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents: James Condie Baird & Evelyn Mae Whiting, her sister Lennox Holyoak (Lenn), her brothers Dave Whiting Baird (Diane) and James Whiting Baird. She is survived by brothers Murray (Julie) and Robert (Lori), along with many nieces, nephews, and lots of cousins.

The family wishes to extend our extreme thanks to cousin Karen Trumbull for being a major caregiver and confidant to Mary throughout the years. We would also like to thank the professional caregivers who have assisted her through the years.

A celebration of Mary’s life will be held in May or June in Pocatello. More details will be furnished as they are finalized.