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Margaret Joy Obituary
September 11, 1922 ~ May 2, 2015
Margaret Houghton Joy passed away May 2, 2015. She was a voracious reader, world traveler and an excellent bridge player. In 1984 she was given a Life Master Certificate for her achievement in the world of duplicate bridge. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1943 with a degree in Education and taught in California and Washington schools. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed gardening and garden tours throughout her life.
She leaves behind her four children Claire (Mark), Frances (Ed), Charles, Paul (Christie), her niece Diana, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Feel free to honor her memory by reading a good book, enjoying a PBR or by writing a check to Doctors Without Borders.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Women's University Club on Saturday, June 6 from 2 to 4 pm.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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