Born: July 26,1927
Died: May 28, 2020
Margaret was born in Seattle, Washington. Her parents, Daniel S. and Lennie (Adams) McMeekin raised her and her 3 siblings in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Margaret had a poor but happy childhood. She enjoyed family gatherings, picnics, swimming, sports and family outings. She loved gymnastics and was very good at them.
In 1946 she met Verl Sanders while working in Seattle, Washington. Verl was in the army hospital in Tacoma being treated for malaria. After a brief courtship and some convincing from Verl, the couple was married on March 30, 1947, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The young couple settled in LaVerkin, Utah. Raising turkey’s was the family business and Verl and Margaret became guardians to 180,000 of them. They spent several years with the turkeys and then finally settled at Page Ranch (near Cedar City), Utah. Margaret became the best cook, baker, garden produce bottler, rattlesnake killer and mom in the West.
In 1959 the family (now with 5 children) moved to Henderson, Nevada. Margaret was known for her culinary skills. She was actively involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was the “dime-a-dip-dinner” queen. She enjoyed PTA and other civic causes.
In the late 1960’s, Verl and Margaret organized and started Sanders Construction Drilling and Blasting. Margaret was the office help, secretary, gofer and even powder monkey on occasion. They worked hard together and built the new company. As their sons became part of the operation, the company became a family affair.
When Verl passed away from cancer in 1979, Margaret became a young widow with tremendous responsibilities. She worked tirelessly to help the company succeed. During the next 30 plus years she traveled to many parts of the world. She loved exploring new destinations. In 1990 she was called to serve a one year mission for her church in Spokane, Washington.
As her family matured and grandchildren came along, her greatest joy was her family. Family was always her primary focus and priority. She became “Granny” to those children. She was the busiest, old movie lovingest, candy makingest, devoted and caring Grandma ever.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, brother and 2 grandchildren.
She is survived by her sister Faith (Devon) Reeves. Her children Verlynn (Darrel) Smith, Shelley (Reid) White, Danny (Kathy) Sanders, Elaine Wolfe, Lee (Shirley) Sanders, 21 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great Great Grandchildren
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