As a dedicated teacher, she found joy in learning. From the Ivy League to community colleges, she taught everything from Anatomy and Physiology to Critical Thinking and the art of Calligraphy.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Margaret earned two degrees in biology from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and attended Princeton Theological Seminary, where she met her husband, Vernon. The couple would celebrate 55 years of marriage and raise two daughters, Cheyan and Jannay.
Later in life, Margaret earned her doctorate at Montana State University. Her research centered on creationism and evolution and was the subject of her book, “Honest to Genesis”. Margaret’s work on bridging science and religion earned her national recognition. Her academic career would come full circle when she was named “Distinguished Visiting Professor” at one of the first places she taught, Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA.
A devoted pastor’s wife, Margaret played a critical role in her husband’s ministry. She started women’s groups, taught adult education classes, and led Bible studies. Throughout her life, every day began and ended with prayer.
Active in many organizations, Margaret was a member of P.E.O. International for more than four decades. During that time, she supported women in education across the country and around the world . She was also involved with the American Scientific Affiliation, serving as the editor of the newsletter.
From backpacking across Europe to handing out Bibles in Peru with Wycliffe Bible Translators, Margaret loved to travel and made many friends on her journey through life. Her adventurous spirit would take her to dinosaur digs, nature walks, countless conferences on science and religion and she could rarely pass a museum without going inside.
More recently, Margaret enjoyed watching game shows, doing word puzzles, reading her Bible and attending OLLI adult education classes at her retirement home, Las Ventanas.
Always quick with a smile or to share a silly pun, her loss will be felt by many, including her daughters, sons-in-law, sister, and church family across the country. Her loved ones take comfort in knowing she is enjoying life everlasting and is reunited with her husband who passed away last year.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators or American Scientific Affiliation.
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