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MARGARITA MESSERSMITH Obituary
MARGARITA S. MESSERSMITH"Sherry"
On November 22, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Donald H. Messersmith; mother of Mary (William) Cather, Donna (Steve) Jones, Betsy (Mark) Murray, and Heidi (Hjarman) Cordero; grandmother of Nicholas, Gregory, Melanie, Amelia, Rebecca, Margarita, and Carissa; sister of Paul and Walter Sherertz. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, November 28, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Private Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Ohio. Memorial Service will also be held at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd, East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 8, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Naturalist Society, Crowder/Messersmith Conservation Fund, 8940 Jones Mill Rd. Chevy Chase, MD 20815.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for MARGARITA MESSERSMITH
graduation photo 1948; 2008 SAS reunion in Salem Mass.
Ted Stannard'48
January 9, 2013
Ted Stannard
January 9, 2013
Sherry and I graduated together from Shanghai American School in 1948, and met at many subsequent SAS reunions in both China and America.
There will be many more of her schoolmates and alumni sharing memories from over the decades when they learn in the alumni newsletter that she is gone.
At SAS she lived in the women's dorm, was active in the school glee club, sang in the all-girl Sextet, reported on the weekly school paper, served as secretary and treasurer of the Youth Fellowship and secretary of the National Honor Society, and played field hockey.
She and Don memorably brought their birdwatching passion to the 2005 SAS reunion in Bellingham WA, leading a tour of the nearby waterbird wet lands.
Don, our hearts and thoughts go with you.
Terri Lopes
December 3, 2012
I had the extreme pleasure of dining with Sherry one evening last year when visiting my in-laws at Riderwood and she left quite the impression on me. And it wasn't until the end of our meal that we discovered a connection that I went to Northwood with Donna. I am so sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Family Memories
December 3, 2012
Edward Kmosena
November 30, 2012
My heartfelt prayers to Don at this time of grief and sorrow.
Fabienne McCulloch
November 29, 2012
I keep fond memories of the time spent with your family. Sicerere condoleances to everyone, my prayers and thoughts are truly with you.
Shelly Marshall
November 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Messersmith family during this time.
Mike Kreger
November 28, 2012
Don, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will always remember Sherry as a very happy person and a straight-shooting conservationist.
Ken Ingham
November 28, 2012
My condolences to you, Don. I didn't know Sherry but I know you and my sympathies go out to you. God Bless.
Jennifer Morgan Krejcha
November 28, 2012
SO many sweet and fond memories of our families camping together, worshiping together at Marvin, and just being like second family to each other. She will be dearly missed.........yet how lucky is heaven to have received her......
Naiming & Naiping Shen
November 28, 2012
Aunt Margarita,
We are very saddened by your passing away, and we have so much good memories of you and the friendship between your family and our family in China for more over a century. We really appreciate the time we stayed in your home in Silver Spring while attending graduate school in Maryland. All our families are thinking of you.
Russ Hedge
November 28, 2012
Don,
All of your friends at American Youth Hostels are thinking of you. Sherry was such a special person, and you are too.
Paula Ramos
November 28, 2012
Mr.Messersmith, Betsy, Mary and Donna, and family members, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of this wonderful lady. I have many wonderful memories of her and your loving family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Love, Paula Ramos and family.
Laura, Bill, Alexander & Adele Leishman
November 28, 2012
Don,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We appreciated the support from both you and Sherry in supporting Girl Scout Troop 2055 at Marvin Memorial and being there to encourage the girls this past June. Sherry was a giving person and will certainly be missed those whose lives she touched.
Linda Keenan
November 27, 2012
Sincere condolences to Don and all the family. I'm thinking of you.
David Sherertz
November 27, 2012
Aunt Margarita
we are so saddened by your
sudden departure.
Vreneli Doyle
November 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers.
Tricia Gallalee
November 26, 2012
I am so sad to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Carolyn Kennedy
November 26, 2012
Praying for peace and comfort from the God of all comfort.
Susan Dombrowski
November 25, 2012
Sending loving thoughts from Michigan during this most difficult time...
Katie Basiotis
November 25, 2012
Sherry was so kind and helpful when I volunteered for the after worship food at Marvin and didn't know where anything was, or even how to use the coffee makers. She took the time to show me the ropes. I will miss her.
Robert Merikangas
November 25, 2012
Sherry, we will miss you, and think of you now enjoying the heavenly banquet- and remember how we enjoyed your presence with us at Riderwood, particularly sharing poetry.
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