MARGARET NORTH Obituary

Margaret Louise White North 1945 ~ 2010 Margaret Louise White North passed away January 16 following a difficult struggle with cancer and bronchiolitis obliterans. Born to Gerald and Irma White on August 24, 1945, Margaret graduated with honors from Granger High School, attended the University of Utah, and graduated from Brigham Young University. She married David Smith North on January 28, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. Margaret taught English and other subjects in the Tintic, Granite, and Jordan School Districts. A person of high intelligence, Margaret was an avid reader and writer, a profound student of ancient societies, and a master teacher. She enjoyed gardening and was a skilled seamstress, poet, and cook. A self-educated dog expert, she raised AKC toy poodles over 20 years. Her unwavering dedication was to her knowledge of the Restored Gospel, her children, and grandchildren. She served as a Primary President and twice a Gospel Doctrine teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, David; children, Bruce (Loralee), Marilyn (James) Clark, Bradley (Rebecca), John, Amanda (Zachary) Polak; 13 grandchildren; and siblings Robert (Nadine) White, Kenneth (Donna) White, Marian (Gordon) Harman, and Ann (Dean) Pearson. Many thanks to the staff at Jordan Valley Hospital. There will be a viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, Jan19, at the LDS Dixie Valley Ward House, 6500 S Dixie Dr. Funeral services at the same place Wednesday, Jan 20 at 11 am, with viewing one hour prior.

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Published by Deseret News on Jan. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MARGARET NORTH

13 Entries

Jo Wright

January 22, 2010

Dear David
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your sweet wife. I know this last little while has been very difficult. Hold to her memory and the fact that this earth life is but a small moment compared to eternity. Take care of yourself.
Jo Wright

January 21, 2010

Dear David, What a blessing it is to have family around you. I understand what you are going through. God bless you. Love, Cousin Charlotte

Sherman Smith

January 20, 2010

Dear David and Family,
Thanks for letting me share in some of your burden related to Margaret's deteriorating health. We found out about her eventual death through the obituaries. We thought there would be more time. I'm sorry that Bobbi and I missed the funeral services. I appreciate your interest in Dad's well-being. He remains fond and proud of you.
Please accept our condolences.

Patti and Martha McConnell

January 20, 2010

Dear David and Family,

Our condolences to you and your Family at this time of loss. We know how much you will miss her and send our love.

Patti and Martha McConnell, Ken's family on Donna's side

Mary Hammond

January 19, 2010

Dear Dave & Family

Our hearts are very saddened by the death of Margaret. She was a wonderful leader and teacher. Her knowledge of the Gospel was an example to all of us. In her sweet quiet way she touched many, many lives - especially our family's. Please know that our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,
John and Mary Hammond, Joe and Josh
Jim and April Hammond & Family
Micah and Loren Wilson & Family

January 19, 2010

Amanda&Zack I am so sorry to here of Your Mothers passing! Cancer is bad. Our thoughts and Preyers are with your family at this time!!! Love Steve&Loreta Woodward

January 19, 2010

Our Dear Neighbors , we are so very sorry for your loss. Know we are here and love you and are praying for you at this time.Love the Dumas Family.

January 18, 2010

David and Sweet North Family,

We were so sad to hear of Margaret's passing. She was and is such a wonderful person. She had such quiet and profound wisdom. I know that you must miss her terribly, but we're sure that you know that she will be a great asset to our Heavenly Father where she is now serving.

She loves you very much and will still be watching over you with love and concern eternally. Please know that we have fond memories of the North family when we lived in our precious Dixie ward family. Those are precious years to us. Please know that our prayers are with you. We pray that Our Heavenly Father will bless you with comfort and peace during this difficult time,knowing that He has his loving arms around your dear sweet, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

We Love You,
Jim, Shirley Brock & Family
(Jeremiah, Joshua, Becky, Crystal & Sarah also)

Niki Barwick

January 18, 2010

To the North family: We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We were lucky to have known such a great lady and be friends with her wonderful children. Niki and Christian Barwick

Wendy Kinder

January 18, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

January 18, 2010

Dear David and Family:(Talofa Lava)

I express my love to you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow in the passing of your sweet wife.

May our Heavenly Father's blessings be with you and your family.

Tumau La'ulu

Lynda Kimball Richards

January 17, 2010

Dear David & Family, Bob, Ken, and Annie,

We lived across the street from the White's for our entire childhood. I was a bridesmaid at David & Margaret's wedding. You all are precious to us. I spent many many hours with Margaret in the her home of her parents....our Dad's worked together and Irma and my mother had babies the same year (Ann & Mary Ann). This is a great loss to all of us. I can only imagine her with her parents right now and how great that is. She taught me many things when we were girls and I will never forget her. We love her very much and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care,

Sandy DeGraw

January 17, 2010

Dear North Family,
Margaret is a very dear friend. I am so sorry for her loss. She was and still is a terrific person and a choice daughter of God. I will remember the lessons learned from her as we took our walks through the neighborhood in West Jordan. I was fed by her simple wisdom and insight. She helped me in so many quiet ways. May our Heavenly Father be with you during this difficult time and may you always remember her love for you - her family.

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