Margaret passed away peacefully at Heron Grove Care Facility with her daughter at her side. She is survived by her loving family: one daughter, Heather (Gordon) Harris of Vernon; two grandchildren, Christie (Ted) Ponting of Vernon, and Kevin Schneider of Vernon; and one great-granddaughter, Allishea Tolway-Schneider of Calgary. She is also survived by her long-time friend, Virginia Matara. Margaret was predeceased by her loving husband, Jack, in 1957.
Margaret taught at both Beairsto and Silver Star Schools. She served the community by her active involvement in various teachers’ organizations, the Canadian Cancer Society, Naturalists’ Club, Water Stewardship Committee, University Women’s Club and Trinity United Church.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Margaret may do so to the BC Cancer Foundation, Centre for the Southern Interior, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3.
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