Margie Ann Christian

Margie Christian Obituary

Margie Ann Christian Resident of Concord Margie Christian of Concord was born January 2, 1937 in Shreveport, LA. Margie taught at Palmer School in Walnut Creek for 38 years. She loved teaching 7th & 8th grades. Margie was also deeply committed to Concord's Neighborhood Preservation Program and was recognized by the City of Concord several times for her dedication. Margie was preceded in death by her life partner, Gail Dougherty in 2001 and is survived by her nephew, James Christian of Colorado and her niece, Janice Christian Simpson of Maryland. A special thank you to her caregivers, Annie and Lanie who made Margie's final years filled with love and comfort. Services for Margie will be held Wednesday, September 14 at 2:30 at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette.

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 14, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Margie Christian

12 Entries

Franz von Richter

September 9, 2021

Miss Christian,
As my first grade teacher in 1973 I remember you taking the time to write my name in upper and lower case. Thank you for always being patient with me. I also remember taking afternoon naps on those green and purple cots and those black, red and yellow stripped baskets we kept on our desks. I only found out later in life that you were also partnered with Miss Kull, my second grade teacher. Thank you again for all your years of teaching.

Penny Smith

January 14, 2012

I was lucky to have Miss Christian as my teacher for 1st and 7th grades. I remember struggling to write words in a straight line, and she spent countless afternoons practicing with me, just us and her ruler on my paper! I remember when I graduated (1984), how proud she said she was of me, and that she knew I would get to do great things. I came to see her at home in 2000 while visiting my folks, but she was out, and I left a note telling her of a few of my adventures. I hoped she knew that I wanted to make her proud. She was a wonderful teacher.

Rick von Richter

December 8, 2011

Goodbye Ms. Christian. I was truly lucky to have you as a mentor and teacher in my nine years at Palmer (70-79). You were my first grade teacher and your inspiration and dedication during all of those years has stayed with me. The life lessons I learned I now pass on to my children. Good bye for now Ms. Christian and thank you.

Rusty Hillard

September 24, 2011

In the summer of 1990 I was a student in the summer school calls she taught. Though I vacated Palmer School after 6th grade I never had her as my teacher, I would visit Palmer from time to time and talk with her. I will hiss her very much, but what she taught her students will carry on through the years ahead of us and we will remember her. Good bye for now. You will be missed.

Cindy Rupp Valdez

September 14, 2011

Miss Christian,
Thank you for truly being one of the best teachers I ever had. I still remember so much from your classroom, your lessons, and your general life guidance. I'll never forget what it's like to have the "first snow" of the year in Walnut Creek, or to have been honored to be the lead in our school play with your direction. You have always been an inspiration and I feel truly blessed to have been able to know you. Thank you.

Stephanie Mueller

September 14, 2011

Margie, from day one, you were always there with great advice, a warm smile, and the confidence in me that I could succeed. You were my mentor, but more important, my friend, and I will treasure all my memories of you forever. Thank you Sassy Lady :)

Kristine Rupp

September 14, 2011

Miss Christian was such an inspirational part of my life. Her life lessons and joyous laugh spread happiness across the Palmer School campus for many years. I am glad that I had the priviledge to not only call Miss Christian my teacher, but also my friend. Her lessons will be passed on for generations to come, her smile will be missed but never forgotten.

Carol Rupp

September 12, 2011

Margie,
You were such a special part of my life. When I was just starting out as a teacher, you were always there with a word of advice - the calm in the storm of middle school.
You will always hold a very special place in my heart.

September 12, 2011

Margie, we love you and will miss you always. It is not easy losing another one of my sisters.

Love, Chuck & Jeni

Mathew Savage

September 11, 2011

She was one of my Favorite and Best teacher i ever had she will be missed we will remember the good 8th grade years

Zach Maggio

September 10, 2011

Ms. Christian was one of those teachers you never forget. Firm but always caring, she left an indelible impression on me. She expected a lot from us, as any good teacher should, but also understood that we were kids still working out how to navigate a complicated world. As I look back on my time at Palmer, I realize what a special teacher and person she was. I never saw her after 8th grade, so I never got a chance to call her Margie. Now I never will. But wherever you are, Ms. Christian - thank you.

Shaun Stuto

September 10, 2011

I have a great deal of respect for Ms. Christian or "Margie" for those of us who graduated her 8th grade class. She always said when we came back we could call her "Margie." In 1994, I can recall giving a speech at our 8th grade graduation thanking her for 25 years of service to the students at Palmer School. She had a calm certainty when dealing with her students and nobody ever truly got away with anything. She was on us. We all learned a great deal from her and will carry her memory and teachings with us for forever. Thank you Ms. Christian for your wonderful contribution to the world throughout your lifetime.
Shaun Stuto C/O 94'

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