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Margaret J. Vettel Tatum

Margaret J. Vettel Tatum obituary

Margaret Tatum Obituary

Margaret J. Vettel Tatum CARLSBAD -- Margaret J. Tatum passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Eddie Tatum of Carlsbad. He would tell you that the always vibrant "Margie" never met a stranger and loved animals and children. Margie was born in Ashtabula ,Ohio on October 9, 1926. Her mother was Helen Kusick of Hungarian descent and her father was Milton E. Vettel of German and French descent. Her grandparents were Louis Vettel Sr. (a railroad engineer) and Anna Toll Vettel. They owned Vettels Grocery Store on Lake Ave. in Ashtabula, Ohio for many years. Margie's brothers and sisters include Ray Vettel (deceased) of Arizona, Jim(brother) and Terry Vettel of California, Irene (sister) and Wibb Gates of Ohio, Mary (sister, deceased) and Bob Sharp of Arkansas, Ala., and Nancy Vettel of Ohio and William Vettel of Texas. Margie graduated from Ashtabula High School in the class of 1944. She attended Beauty College, later worked in the California Unemployment Dept. and became a commercial fisherman for 20 years. Margie's only son Greg L. Martin, USMC, was killed in the Vietnam War. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans. Her other children include Kathleen Martin of Vista, Cindy Taylor of Oceanside, Debbie Skorheim of Vista, stepson, Jack Tatum, stepdaughters, Judy Tatum McCord and Joan Tatum. Her grandchildren include Shane Moe of Minnesota, Leon (grandson) and Lisa Steenberg, Jesse Taylor, Kailyn Taylor, Callie Taylor, Jason (grandson) and Michelle Harvey, Christopher Harvey, Ashley Martin and Noah Skorheim. Margie enjoyed her many great grandchildren. Margie was baptized in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ashtabula, Ohio. She belonged to Gold Star Mothers(for sons killed in war) located in Washington DC. She used to be very active with the Oceanside Lady Anglers fishing club and was an ex-President. She won many trophies in her fishing endeavors. Margie was also a member of the Lady T-Birds Roller Derby team. Margie enjoyed RV camping, casinos, gardening and fishing. Margie and Ed have lived in Carlsbad since 1960 when Ed's operating engineers built Oceanside Harbor. A memorial to celebrate Margie's life will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 2, at the Calvary Chapel in Vista. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Sep. 26, 2010.

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C.L Tatum Taylor

October 11, 2010

Hi Mom, I just wanted to post a *Family* picture from your Memorial. So nice of Aunt Terry *Vettel* to send it to me!
We All Love and Miss You very much.
The *Tatum,Vettel,Kusick* Family.*xoxoxoxox*

Cindy Lou Tatum Taylor

October 9, 2010

*Happy Birthday Momma* I think of you every day..so many memories come to mind and I smile when thinking of some and tear up when I realize we will have to wait until Our Lord calls me to be with you,to share more laughs. Until that day comes,I will miss you. I will Love you everyday. I hope you have a Heavenly Birthday,your first one can't imagine how glorious it is!
All My Love & Hugs to You Mom.
Cindy Lou XOXOXOX

Gramma P

October 3, 2010

My Dearest Jason and Michelle..
The service you planned for your
Grandmothers memorial was done so beautifully, and with such love...I understand you both took care of the entire memorial encluding photos, food and all that was envolved to make this a loving day for Grandma and the whole family..I hope that you took the time as did the family to mourn your loss. I am sure Marge looked down on you two and said, Well Done Jason and Michelle. I am very proud of you both also....Love, Gramma

Cindy Lou Tatum Taylor

October 3, 2010

Mom, Your Memorial today was so nice. It was good to see so many Family and Friends. Momma you are sooo loved and the memories we shared of you were so special. I want to say "Thank You All" for coming together for a very special woman,sister,mother,aunt and friend. Our hearts filled with joy for all the kindness of words shared today.
Sincerely, Cindy Lou and Family.

Tatum Family

October 2, 2010

October 2, 2010

Kailyn Jean Taylor

October 2, 2010

Thank You McMull and Kusick family for the lovely flowers you sent for grandma. She would absolutely love them! Her service is being held at the Calvary Chapel in Vista,CA(today Saturday Oct 2nd) at 3pm.

September 29, 2010

Dear Uncle Eddie and Family,
We will always remember all the fun we had with Aunt Margie. I will never forget how she always tried to get me to eat clams no matter how much I hated them. There are alot more memories,too many to mention. She was the type of person, you loved her the minute you met her, she will be missed.
You and your family our in our hearts and prayers. My daughter Brittany got to spend time with Aunt Margie in July and I know she enjoyed it very much.
We will miss her. With Love, Diane,Patrick and Brittany (Kusick)McMullan

September 29, 2010

marg, mom, Sleep in peace in Jehovah's memory , soon in the Resurrection we will meet again ,
The Tatum's family Kanab U.T.

50 years

Leon Steenberg

September 28, 2010

Leon Steenberg

September 28, 2010

My Grandma and inspiration. My last look into your eyes filled Me with Strength, Courage, and Love. You are the greatest and most inspirational person (Next to Grandpa) that I will ever have the pleasure of knowing. I want to thank you for your "always positive" outlook on life and for the way that you showed your love not only to me but to all who knew you. "I miss you and love you" seem to be unable to capture my true feelings so I'll just say "See you soon" with X's and lots of O's. Your Grandson, Leon

Kailyn Jean Taylor

September 28, 2010

To my sweetest Grandma. I couldn't be more proud to be your granddaughter and I have nothing less than fond memory's of you. Your pressence and smile always lit up a room and brought joy to everyone who came in contact with you. I'm so blessed to have stemmed from such a strong,loving,respectable and prideful woman. You will be greatly missed and loved deeply throughtout the rest of mine and my family's year's. Rest in Heavenly Peace Grandma!

callie lou taylor

September 28, 2010

Dear Grandma Tatum, a.k.a oside lady angler
There are very few words to express how much i love and miss you... but what i can say is that you were a wonderful beautiful strong and very witty woman you are most definetly the Captin of your own ship I am so greatful to have been apart of your life and you apart of mine i could not have asked for a better grandmother you taught me so many things , like how to tie a hook on a line and how to speak without a lisp and how to blow a bubble with bubble gum,how to play the organ and keyboard you taught me to sing and you always incouraged my guitar playing for this i thank you ....but most of all you taught me that the word love means nothing if you don't show the action i never questioned your love for me and never will you never had to say it and you knew that you just did you loved hard played hard and worked hard not very many people can say these things but grandma you are the greatest woman i've ever known i love you so much and i know you are with us i feel you always in my spirit and my heart . For all that you were and still are i respect you.
love your granddaughter a.k.a your minni me
callie lou

Cindy Taylor

September 27, 2010

Momma I Love & Miss You so very much. You are respected by so many. What a Honor it is to be your daughter. Rest Peacefully Your Peanut Cindy Tatum Taylor

Mom & I At Oceanside Harbor

Cindy Tatum Taylor

September 27, 2010

Momma,I am so Honored to be your Daughter. I miss you with every breath I take. I feel you in the wind and in everything I do. You are Loved beyond words and you lived life as we all should. I stand in amazement of you,and always have. I will be The Captain of My own Ship as you were. I Love & Miss You so much Momma. Rest Peacefully, Your Peanut Cindy Lou

September 26, 2010

Jason and Michelle please give to the family my deepest sympathy on the passing of your loving Grandmother...She was such a happy person when we were together at family gatherings...My love to all, Gramma Barbara Purdy....

Al and Nancy Vettel

September 26, 2010

Ed and Family ,
Marge was a wonderful fun loving person and will always be remembered and loved by all that knew her . Our thoughts and prayers are with you .... Al and Nancy

Sharon & Don Jarrell

September 26, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

September 26, 2010

I have way too many memories of my Auntie Marge, but as my daughters say," are we going to visit the funny lady'?
She always had a welcomed smile and a fun poke at ya.
We will truly miss you. I know your still around because your your in all of our hearts and dreams. XOXO Diane Vettel MacDonald and family.

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