Obituary, Statesman Journal online, Oct 26, 2008
Margaret Katherine Anderson November 15, 1916 - October 22, 2008 SALEM - Margaret Katherine Anderson was born in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 1916. She passed away on October 22, 2008 at her home, Capital Manor in Salem. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Byrne. She joined an older brother, Wilfred, better known as Bill. All her life she preferred to be called Maggie, and that is how she came to be known. She lived with her family in southeast Portland. After a year at Washington High School, she transferred to and graduated from Saint Stephens High School. Maggie chose not to go on to college, her education came from the pleasure she got from doing things for others. Her father was a railroad engineer and travel by rail was a memory she cherished. Cross-country trips by automobile were also events she enjoyed sharing. Maggie's folks had a house in Long Beach, Washington and she spent her summers there. With lovely blond hair and a radiant personality, she was a popular girl. She told of having beach boyfiends and city boyfriends. One boy she met at the beach was named Donald Anderson. He was called into the Army in World War II and spent four long years in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese. He served with distinction in the 41st Infantry Division. After Don's return, they were married in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. While Don was away, Maggie volunteered for duty at the Portland Air Base and was a driver, bringing the airmen into the city. Their marriage produced a son, Nick, who was their pride and joy. He went on to obtain advanced degrees in business and became a success in international shipping. His death at the early age of 42 was a devastating blow to Maggie. Her life became more and more entwined with Don's military career in the Oregon National Guard as he continued to advance in rank. He was eventually promoted to Major General and went on to become Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. He was honored in 2003 by having a newly constructed National Guard headquarters building in Salem dedicated in his name: The Major General Donald N. Anderson Readiness Center. Maggie accepted the honor for him. Maggie enjoyed recalling the numerous trips they made to military functions. Always friendly, always smiling, Maggie was a valuable companion at the countless events they were called to attend. Maggie was left a widow when Don was taken from her in 1982. They had lived in Salem for many years and she left her home there and moved to a villa at Capital Manor in Salem, a senior retirement community. She lived there for about 15 years until physical impairment forced her to move into an apartment in the central building. She had many friends and enjoyed playing bingo with the group. Maggie brightened any room she was in. Always cheerful, always courteous, she was a joy to be near. A generous and considerate person, she made countless donations to a large group of charitable organizations. She leaves a legacy of caring and thoughtfulness and will be long remembered and sorely missed by her family and friends. Survivors include cousins, Earl Barton and Dorothy Barton Hayes; and a nephew, Bill Byrne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the chapel of Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland. (503) 244-7577. Entombent in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum. Charitable donations may be made in her honor to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309.
Margaret Katherine Anderson November 15, 1916 - October 22, 2008 SALEM - Margaret Katherine Anderson was born in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 1916. She passed away on October 22, 2008 at her home, Capital Manor in Salem. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Byrne. She joined an older brother, Wilfred, better known as Bill. All her life she preferred to be called Maggie, and that is how she came to be known. She lived with her family in southeast Portland. After a year at Washington High School, she transferred to and graduated from Saint Stephens High School. Maggie chose not to go on to college, her education came from the pleasure she got from doing things for others. Her father was a railroad engineer and travel by rail was a memory she cherished. Cross-country trips by automobile were also events she enjoyed sharing. Maggie's folks had a house in Long Beach, Washington and she spent her summers there. With lovely blond hair and a radiant personality, she was a popular girl. She told of having beach boyfiends and city boyfriends. One boy she met at the beach was named Donald Anderson. He was called into the Army in World War II and spent four long years in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese. He served with distinction in the 41st Infantry Division. After Don's return, they were married in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. While Don was away, Maggie volunteered for duty at the Portland Air Base and was a driver, bringing the airmen into the city. Their marriage produced a son, Nick, who was their pride and joy. He went on to obtain advanced degrees in business and became a success in international shipping. His death at the early age of 42 was a devastating blow to Maggie. Her life became more and more entwined with Don's military career in the Oregon National Guard as he continued to advance in rank. He was eventually promoted to Major General and went on to become Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. He was honored in 2003 by having a newly constructed National Guard headquarters building in Salem dedicated in his name: The Major General Donald N. Anderson Readiness Center. Maggie accepted the honor for him. Maggie enjoyed recalling the numerous trips they made to military functions. Always friendly, always smiling, Maggie was a valuable companion at the countless events they were called to attend. Maggie was left a widow when Don was taken from her in 1982. They had lived in Salem for many years and she left her home there and moved to a villa at Capital Manor in Salem, a senior retirement community. She lived there for about 15 years until physical impairment forced her to move into an apartment in the central building. She had many friends and enjoyed playing bingo with the group. Maggie brightened any room she was in. Always cheerful, always courteous, she was a joy to be near. A generous and considerate person, she made countless donations to a large group of charitable organizations. She leaves a legacy of caring and thoughtfulness and will be long remembered and sorely missed by her family and friends. Survivors include cousins, Earl Barton and Dorothy Barton Hayes; and a nephew, Bill Byrne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the chapel of Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland. (503) 244-7577. Entombent in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum. Charitable donations may be made in her honor to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309.
Obituary, Statesman Journal online, Oct 26, 2008
Margaret Katherine Anderson November 15, 1916 - October 22, 2008 SALEM - Margaret Katherine Anderson was born in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 1916. She passed away on October 22, 2008 at her home, Capital Manor in Salem. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Byrne. She joined an older brother, Wilfred, better known as Bill. All her life she preferred to be called Maggie, and that is how she came to be known. She lived with her family in southeast Portland. After a year at Washington High School, she transferred to and graduated from Saint Stephens High School. Maggie chose not to go on to college, her education came from the pleasure she got from doing things for others. Her father was a railroad engineer and travel by rail was a memory she cherished. Cross-country trips by automobile were also events she enjoyed sharing. Maggie's folks had a house in Long Beach, Washington and she spent her summers there. With lovely blond hair and a radiant personality, she was a popular girl. She told of having beach boyfiends and city boyfriends. One boy she met at the beach was named Donald Anderson. He was called into the Army in World War II and spent four long years in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese. He served with distinction in the 41st Infantry Division. After Don's return, they were married in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. While Don was away, Maggie volunteered for duty at the Portland Air Base and was a driver, bringing the airmen into the city. Their marriage produced a son, Nick, who was their pride and joy. He went on to obtain advanced degrees in business and became a success in international shipping. His death at the early age of 42 was a devastating blow to Maggie. Her life became more and more entwined with Don's military career in the Oregon National Guard as he continued to advance in rank. He was eventually promoted to Major General and went on to become Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. He was honored in 2003 by having a newly constructed National Guard headquarters building in Salem dedicated in his name: The Major General Donald N. Anderson Readiness Center. Maggie accepted the honor for him. Maggie enjoyed recalling the numerous trips they made to military functions. Always friendly, always smiling, Maggie was a valuable companion at the countless events they were called to attend. Maggie was left a widow when Don was taken from her in 1982. They had lived in Salem for many years and she left her home there and moved to a villa at Capital Manor in Salem, a senior retirement community. She lived there for about 15 years until physical impairment forced her to move into an apartment in the central building. She had many friends and enjoyed playing bingo with the group. Maggie brightened any room she was in. Always cheerful, always courteous, she was a joy to be near. A generous and considerate person, she made countless donations to a large group of charitable organizations. She leaves a legacy of caring and thoughtfulness and will be long remembered and sorely missed by her family and friends. Survivors include cousins, Earl Barton and Dorothy Barton Hayes; and a nephew, Bill Byrne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the chapel of Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland. (503) 244-7577. Entombent in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum. Charitable donations may be made in her honor to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309.
Margaret Katherine Anderson November 15, 1916 - October 22, 2008 SALEM - Margaret Katherine Anderson was born in Portland, Oregon on November 15, 1916. She passed away on October 22, 2008 at her home, Capital Manor in Salem. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Byrne. She joined an older brother, Wilfred, better known as Bill. All her life she preferred to be called Maggie, and that is how she came to be known. She lived with her family in southeast Portland. After a year at Washington High School, she transferred to and graduated from Saint Stephens High School. Maggie chose not to go on to college, her education came from the pleasure she got from doing things for others. Her father was a railroad engineer and travel by rail was a memory she cherished. Cross-country trips by automobile were also events she enjoyed sharing. Maggie's folks had a house in Long Beach, Washington and she spent her summers there. With lovely blond hair and a radiant personality, she was a popular girl. She told of having beach boyfiends and city boyfriends. One boy she met at the beach was named Donald Anderson. He was called into the Army in World War II and spent four long years in the South Pacific fighting the Japanese. He served with distinction in the 41st Infantry Division. After Don's return, they were married in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. While Don was away, Maggie volunteered for duty at the Portland Air Base and was a driver, bringing the airmen into the city. Their marriage produced a son, Nick, who was their pride and joy. He went on to obtain advanced degrees in business and became a success in international shipping. His death at the early age of 42 was a devastating blow to Maggie. Her life became more and more entwined with Don's military career in the Oregon National Guard as he continued to advance in rank. He was eventually promoted to Major General and went on to become Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. He was honored in 2003 by having a newly constructed National Guard headquarters building in Salem dedicated in his name: The Major General Donald N. Anderson Readiness Center. Maggie accepted the honor for him. Maggie enjoyed recalling the numerous trips they made to military functions. Always friendly, always smiling, Maggie was a valuable companion at the countless events they were called to attend. Maggie was left a widow when Don was taken from her in 1982. They had lived in Salem for many years and she left her home there and moved to a villa at Capital Manor in Salem, a senior retirement community. She lived there for about 15 years until physical impairment forced her to move into an apartment in the central building. She had many friends and enjoyed playing bingo with the group. Maggie brightened any room she was in. Always cheerful, always courteous, she was a joy to be near. A generous and considerate person, she made countless donations to a large group of charitable organizations. She leaves a legacy of caring and thoughtfulness and will be long remembered and sorely missed by her family and friends. Survivors include cousins, Earl Barton and Dorothy Barton Hayes; and a nephew, Bill Byrne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in the chapel of Riverview Abbey Funeral Home, 0319 SW Taylors Ferry Rd., Portland. (503) 244-7577. Entombent in Riverview Abbey Mausoleum. Charitable donations may be made in her honor to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309.
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