Margaret spent most of her childhood in Montana.  She was surrounded by a large family that included 2 brothers and 7 sisters.  She left her hometown after 8th grade making her way to Seattle, living with her oldest sister and working at the Olympic hotel.

Margaret met her future husband, Allan, in Seattle.  Margaret and Al married in 1945 while he worked for Boeing.  Soon after, they moved home to Richland.  They were married just shy of 60 years.

Margaret was a busy woman.  Often times a few minutes late due to over-planning her day.  She was a skillful woman and enjoyed whatever she was doing.  In 1975 she suffered severe injuries from a car accident.  She was never a complainer and in spite of the resulting physical limitations, she returned to her regular activities including going to the gym, knitting, crocheting, sewing, canning, and various crafts.  She even picked up golf after Al retired.

She had a passion for antiques, vintage glassware and yard sales, always looking for the next great find.  She and Al enjoyed traveling. They explored Europe several times and delighted in cruising.  For 35 years she wintered in Thousand Palms, California, joining her siblings.  They met weekly for breakfast and gathered regularly for a game of cards or a trip to the casino.

She enjoyed the mild winters of the south, but was always anxious to return to Richland and her flowers and friends.  After Al passed, she regularly met with a group of friends for breakfast.  She loved these women and said how much she enjoyed their conversations that did not include gossip.  She also enjoyed playing bridge twice a week at the Richland Community center.

She lived as a faithful woman in Christ, who led us by word and action. She never met a stranger.  Margaret went out of her way to make people comfortable and was an advocate for those she thought needed help.   We will miss her spirit and spunk.  A spring graveside service is planned.

She is survived by her daughters and their families:  Marriem (David) Bradford, Allene (Jon) Sampson, Karen (Dave) Neumayer; grandchildren Emily Middel, Alex Bradford and Nicholas Neumayer and great grandchildren.  She will also be missed by her siblings and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in her name to Meals on Wheels or Tri-Cities Chaplaincy.