Jackson, Margaret "Marge"

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• Obituary: Aft 15 Sep 2014

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Obituary:
Age 92, of Mpls. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harold; brother, Warren J. Jackson, Jr., and parents, Anna and Warren J. Jackson, Sr. Born in Mpls., graduated from Washburn HS, attended the U of MN, and worked many yrs. at NWNL Insurance Co. before retiring. Married in 1946. Above all, she valued her roles as a loving wife, devoted mother, supportive grandmother and great-grandmother (Nana). Beyond that, she was an avid sports fan, esp. Gophers, Twins, and Vikings (charter season ticket holder). She loved to travel and play games (esp. Cribbage, Dominos, and Rummikub). A supportive and loyal friend. She was a long time member of the Girl Scout Alumni Troop 1976, a 71 yr. member of the Order of Eastern Star, and a 75 yr member of the "Bridge Club" (a group of lifelong high school girl friends.) She had a rich and active life to the end, including playing Cribbage with her son, up to three days before passing.

Margaret married Keefe, Harold Sumner Abt 1946. Harold (son of Keefe, Harry S. and Lewis, Jennie) was born 25 Jan 1920, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 8 Nov 1999, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]