Deseret News from March 17 to Mar. 18, 2005. Obituary: Margaret Rosella Eberhardt, 1921 ~ 2005, was born April 29, 1921 at her grandmother's house in Salt Lake County. She was the oldest of three children of Myrtle Rosella and Albert Emmett Smith. She died March 15, 2005. Margaret graduated from South High School and was taking pre-nursing courses at the University of Utah when she met her first husband, Joseph Lynn Bambrough. Lynn was killed during World War II. Margaret met John Frederick Eberhardt in Salt Lake City. They married February 6, 1946 and reared six children. John and Margaret were involved in many social, civic and church activities. But Margaret particularly enjoyed the myriad of things the family did together, such as holiday gatherings and boating trips. Margaret and John also enjoyed traveling. Everywhere she went, Margaret especially loved the young children. Margaret and John built and maintained homes in Midway and St. George, Utah. They were socially and civically active in Midway. Margaret relished the many family gatherings at their Midway Tranquilla ranch.

She is survived by five children: Julie L. Davis (Joe), John C. (Sandi), Kevin (Diana), Janice and Bryan (Debbie), as well as 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John; son, Robert; and great granddaughter, Emma. Margaret's subsequent health concerns brought her back to Salt Lake County where she resided at Highland Cove Care Center. She graciously shared her sense of humor with those around her. Her services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday March 19 at Oplin-Hoopes Mortuary, 288 North Main Street in Heber City, Utah. Interment will follow at the family plot in the Midway City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Hospice of Utah or to charities of your choice.