From:  donna n. whitesall   
pennsville, new jersey

To Margaret's Family: Margaret and I were good friends in college and as time passed lost touch. I read about her passing in the alumni news and was deeply saddened. She was a wonderful person and I always thought of her as a friend thru my entire life. My thoughts and prayers are with you . Yours Truly Donna Whitesall

written on 2009-06-08 12:12:37
Post number: 8

From:  Natalie Amon   
Newport WA

John and Sarah, I loved margaret, you all took Rachel into your family. you all are truly special.

written on 2008-12-23 20:19:31
Post number: 7

From:  Jean Hovet   
Arlington Washington

I was so sorry to hear about Margaret. I remember her fondly as a patient at WWMG Oncology clinic as I drew her blood. We spoke of Lakewood schools as I have two grandchildren there. She always brought an extra smile with herself no matter how ill she might have felt.
Medical Technologist with Providence Hospital Laboratory (now retired)

written on 2008-12-23 12:00:31
Post number: 6

From:  Stacy Asher   
Edmonds, WA

I was good friends with Carol in elementary school at Westgate Elementary in Edmonds, and my mother and I came across the notice in the Herald. We were so sorry to hear about Margaret, she was such a wonderful, positive person. We remember her being beautiful and fun, caring and kind. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Asher and Lawless Families
Barb & Jerry
Stacy (Asher) Lawless
Kim & Karen

written on 2008-12-20 12:28:57
Post number: 5

From:  Elaine Taylor   
Arlington, WA

With deepest of sympathy to Margaret's wonderful family. I so enjoyed knowing and visiting with her and seeing her Light.
Former Hospice Worker,
Elaine

written on 2008-12-19 21:12:08
Post number: 4

From:  Molly Pearson   
English Crossing Staff

John, Carol, David, and Sarah,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Margaret was very special to me. She was always so kind and caring to everyone. She took the time to visit with my dad, who suffered from dementia, when he came to our workplace, and later told me that she really liked my dad. That was wonderful--she could see the man he used to be.
She loved her family most of all, but she touched so many hearts at Lakewood through the years. She was my long term sub years ago when I was ill, and took great care of my first graders. I miss her smile, her gentle ways, her firm convictions, and her friendship. I treasure our last conversation in September, when she expressed that she was so happy and cocconing with her family.
All our love,
Molly and Paul Pearson and family.

written on 2008-12-19 18:46:13
Post number: 3

From:  Amy M.Goheen   
Marysville, Wa

My deepest sympathy to you, John, and your family in the loss of Margaret. I remember our working days at Bayliner and the kindness and caring you always were. My sincere thoughts and prayers to you. Amy

written on 2008-12-19 14:16:28
Post number: 2

From:  Ronald W. Gann   
Former Lakewood Teacher

David and Carol,
I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. There were many days that I had business in her building and I would see her walking her students to the bus area. She would always smile and we would have a moment to exchange a few words. I could see how much she enjoyed her students and being a teacher. I know many of her former students will feel a sense of loss at her passing.

You will be in the thoughts of many in the Lakewood community.

R.Gann

written on 2008-12-19 10:14:29
Post number: 1