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Mary Ellen “Meg” Frost
10/21/1943 — 09/27/2014
From Sandpoint, ID | Born in Coos Bay, OR
Mary Ellen “Meg” Frost
Mary Ellen "Meg" Frost, 70, of Sandpoint, ID passed away on September 27th, 2014 doing what she loved – traveling and living her life to the fullest.
Meg was born in Marshfield (Coos Bay) OR to Jack Eugene Godwin and Mary Ellen (Andrews) Godwin on October 21st, 1943. She grew up in Orofino, ID and graduated from Orofino High School in 1962. Right after graduation, she worked in a BRC (Blister Rust Control) Camp for the Forest Service.
Meg married Dennis York of Kooskia, ID in 1962. They lived in San Diego, CA from 1962 -1966 while he was in the Navy. They had 3 children together. In 1966, they moved to Genesee, ID where Meg ran a small daycare in their home. They moved to the Tri-Cities in 1973 where Meg drove school bus and worked as a teacher's aide for the special needs kids at the Finley School District in Finley, WA. They divorced in 1981.
Meg married Robert C. Frost in 1986. With this marriage she was blessed with 5 grown children. When Bob retired in 1987, Meg retired early and they moved to Sandpoint, ID.
Meg loved family and friends, games, cards and puzzles. She loved to read, travel, camp, sew and dance. Meg was very involved in the Sandpoint Senior Center activities such as bingo, pinochle, line dancing and much more. She was involved with her church, The First Christian Church of Sandpoint. She was the Queen of the Sandpoint Red Hat Rascals.
Meg was a true friend to everyone. She always went out of her way to help anyone in need. She never missed anything if she could help it. We will miss her big hugs and huge smile.
She is survived by her children; Angela "Amy" McDowell, Max (Kimber) York of Yakima, WA and Sarah Wilcox of Moscow, ID. Her step-children; Bruce (Lynne) Frost of Clarkston Valley, MO, Robin Frost of West Richland, Myra Frost of Norfolk, VA, and Andra Frost of Richland, WA; sister, Karen (Sonny) Mitchell of Orofino, ID and her brother, Andrew Godwin of Pasco, WA. Meg is also survived by her 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mary Ellen Godwin; grandson, David Ross McDowell; step-daughter, Twyla Frost and her husband, Robert C. Frost.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11th, 2014 at The First Christian Church in Sandpoint, ID (201 N Division) at 11:00 am. Potluck lunch will follow service. Burial service will be held Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland, WA (915 Bypass Hwy) at 1:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The First Christian Church in Sandpoint, The Sandpoint Senior Center, or The Daybreak Center at Sandpoint in her memory.
We are still in shock over the tragic loss of our neighbor Meg. We were so looking forward to getting to know her better and spend time with her when we finally move in. She was so kind to us from the first day we met her and so full of life. We always joked with her that we wanted to be just like her, she had such a blessed life and loved her family so much and lived life to the fullest. God has another angel with him in heaven, but we will miss her terribly! Prayers go out to all her family!
My daughter Connie Wicks and I were sorry to hear of Meg’s death. She has always been so kind and generous. We enjoyed playing cards with her. She was great at line dancing with me. She was so good to take over Queen of the Red Hats for me and all the duties when I couldn’t do them any more. We loved playing bingo with her too. She was a true, good friend to the both of us. We loved Meg and will miss her almost as much as you do.
My condolences to the Frost family! I pray for God’s peace & comfort to be upon you as your journeys continue. Rest in peace Mrs. Frost… I bet you’ll see many folks who are there to greet you upon your transition. Betty Stone Vardakas is waiting to talk to you…lol 🙂
Sincerely,
Debbie Pietz
My mother, Doris Dingman, and I are so sorry for your loss. Losing Meg is a huge loss for everyone who knew her. My first memory of Meg is when I first met her at the Coeur d’Alene Red Hat Funvention. She had invited my mother to attend and to share a room with her. My mother convinced me to go as well, so I did. Was not a Red Hat Lady, but Meg said I could wear a red hat anyway. I wasn’t to be 50 yo for at least 6 weeks! Meg was so gracious and fun! It was then that, though I was supposed to be wearing a pink hat, I became a red hat lady six weeks early! I am so thankful for all the fun times and memories of Meg. What a wonderful woman. My mother and I send our most heartfelt warm wishes to all of you and wish you well. We know you miss her terribly, as we do.
Words cannot describe how much she will be missed. Mom meant so much to so many. She was more than special. She was my rock. She kept me strong and helped me carry on through some pretty tough times. I will forever hear her words of encouragement as I carry on without her. She set a fine example for all of us. We were all truly blessed to have had her in our lives. Love you Mom! ~ Your Daughter, Sarah
Meg was everything that a true friend should be. She was always there for me,or for anyone who needed her. Whenever I said I owed her, she would always say, “No, you don’t. That’s what friends do. Pass it on.” She was full of life and enjoyed every moment. Her hugs were legendary and she always had a smile and an encouraging word for all. I will miss her so much. Love you, Meg.
Your friend, Gladys
W Will miss your smiling face and generous nature.
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