Margaret McCormick

MARGARET V. McCORMICK Wenatchee, WA Margaret Virginia McCormick, our beloved mother, passed away into the arms of her Lord at age 94 on March 26, 2017. Born March 16, 1923, in Elma, WA to Leora C. (Metzger) Holt and George Holt, Margaret was the oldest daughter of the seven Holt kids. The family subsequently moved from Elma to Pateros, WA where Margaret attended first and second grade. They moved to Whatcom County next, where she continued her education, graduating from Bellingham High School. Margaret was always a loving and generous big sister to her younger siblings. After the loss of their father, she often provided both staples and special “extras” to her family when she became of working age. Margaret’s efforts helped the family through the Depression and War years. At age 19, she entered government federal service. In 1949, Margaret married Terence E. McCormick, and three children were born to them. Their early years of marriage were spent in Western WA. After a two-year move to Pleasant Hill, CA for her husband’s teaching career, the family then settled in Wenatchee where Margaret returned to federal service. She retired in 1988 with 34 years, the last 14 being with the US Forest Service. Margaret was a founding member of the Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority of Wenatchee which provided sponsorship and support to the Miss Greater Wenatchee Pageant for a number of years. She was an avid reader and crossword puzzle expert. She also enjoyed learning to paint landscapes in oils. Margaret was also a die-hard fan of both the Seattle Mariners and the Seahawks. She even kept detailed stats on the Mariners games in a special notebook. Her opinions on their pitching lineup choices did not go unsaid. Above all, Margaret loved her family, and provided unconditional love and support to her children, grandchild, and great grandchild. She will forever be cherished and missed. Margaret is survived by her three children, daughters Marta (Marti) Ames and Karen McCormick of Wenatchee, and son Robert McCormick (Laura) of Seattle; her sisters, Patricia Hodgson of Puyallup and Shirley Hopkins of Federal Way; a brother, Gordon Holt of Tacoma; great grandson Jayce Minton of Wenatchee (her Darlin’ Boy); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Terence, sister Kathleen Kronstad, brothers John Holt and Donald Holt, and her beloved granddaughter Megan Ames. At Margaret’s request, no services will be held. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones – Betts Funeral Home.

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Margaret McCormick

March 16, 1923 - March 26, 2017