In loving Memory of Margaret Elsie Reed

Born May 11, 1930

Died December 1,2024

Margaret 'Maggie' died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of December 1, 2024.

Born in Pierce, Idaho to parents Thomas Everett Clark Jr. and Sarah Ellen (Lee) Clark. She was the fifth of what would be 14 children. The Clark family moved to the Colville area before Margaret started school. Her younger brothers and sisters were born in the Colville area and Margaret completed her education at Colville High school . She was called by her middle name 'Elsie' throughout her childhood later changing to her preferred 'Maggie'.

Maggie is survived by four children: Vicki Laine DuCharme, Deborah Melee Reed, Randi Gale Kile, and William 'Shawn' Reed; four grandchildren: Michael and Thomas Conner and Shoshana and Stephanie Helton who affectionately called her 'Gramcrackers!'.

Maggie was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Sarah 'Eva' Schumacher, William Clark, Tom Clark, Ruth Duran  Jackie Clark, and Virginia "Gini" Weis. She leaves behind siblings: Carol Roy, Joyce Clark-Bell, JoAnn Kosta, Eddie Clark, Ted Clark, Jim Clark and John Clark and more than 20 nieces and nephews.

Maggie enjoyed a very active life. She swam, skied, hiked and in their early years she would tow her two older girls behind her in a row boat. She particularly loved to golf and did so through out her life. In quieter times Maggie liked to read and complete crossword puzzles .

Maggie had a lovely singing voice. She sang second soprano in the Colville high school Glee Club and continued to sing with family and friends. Maggie often listened to music. She appreciated all kinds of music from Frank Sinatra to Rod Stewart. Stewards 'Maggie May!' was a big favorite and she could listen to John Denver for hours.

Maggie enjoyed spending time with her brothers and sisters, their families and close friends. She had a good sense of humor, was a fun and witty person who was always up for good time.

She will be missed.

The Colville Danekas Funeral Chapel and staff are inviting family and friends to the Colville Highland Cemetery at  1:00 pm  on Monday December 30th for a graveside service.