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Margaret Marsh Obituary



Margaret Zerline Forrester Marsh (Peggy)

Resident of San Jose

Aug. 30, 1922-Sept. 3, 2010

A little blonde from Arkansas...An orphan child in the depression years...She was a free spirit who never got to be free...Tinkerbell with a cigarette...Too many kids and not enough money...She tried forever to fix the unfixable...A fierce and protective mother...She was Coyote.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, four brothers and sisters, and one son. She leaves behind 6 children, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, their partners and spouses, and many friends.

At her request, no formal services will be held. For those who cared, please say a prayer, burn a candle, or write her a note, burn it and toss the ashes to the wind.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 14, 2010.

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Kelly Costanza

September 16, 2010

To my sweet Mom and Friend, I still cant believe you are gone...I am so grateful for the time we had together, the lunches we shared, the way you were so very proud of me, and wanted to be sure I knew how much you loved me. I do know Mom, and love you just as much and always will. Thank you so much for telling me something special about the day I was born each year on my birthday, but more than anything, just thank you for your loving self, your time, our lunches together (always fun) and just being you. You will always have my love Mom. I think you know that. All of my love, Kelly

nicole williams

September 15, 2010

Grandma Peggy was so loving! She accepted my brothers and I as her grandkids from day 1.. She never treated us as "step" grandkids.. My last memory of her was her holding my dad ( her son) begging him not to die. I truely witnessed a mother's love that day! Now 6 months later they are together again.. I love you grandma.. Nicole

James Main

September 15, 2010

To my grandmother Mimi, I have many fond memories of you. I will always remember the relaxing conversation and jokes at the dinning table on Ross Park Drive, it seems like only yesterday. You will always be my favorite, and I will always keep our little secret. Life is so short, we always wonder if we missed out on something or spent enough time together. All I know is that my time with you will always be treasured. Say hello to Mike and everybody else. One day we will all be together on the other side. Love, Jimmy Main

Vicki Wilson

September 15, 2010

My mom was a great woman. She taught me a great work ethic, the meaning of integrity, and how to endure through difficult times. She was not perfect and never pretended to be. She was fortunate to live through several eras and was able to start anew in her life several times. The loss of my brother Mike earlier this year was quite devastating for her. I hope she has gone to join with him, my uncle JC, and her mother Viola amongst others.
I love you and miss you my mama- and I will eat some Circus Peanuts today in your honor.
I will try to put together a place where ongoing comments and photos can be received- please contact [email protected] if you are interested.

September 15, 2010

To my 17 year old mother: We grew up together and we grew old together. Thank you for being my Mom, sister, and friend. Love, Edwina

September 14, 2010

Peggy you had so many people to love and that loved you. I feel so lucky to be one of them. God Bless and keep you. Heather

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