Margaret A. Cordes

01/24/1939 - 02/17/2011

CORDES,
Margaret A.
(Wright)

Margaret passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was born in Spokane, January 24, 1939, to Hap and Tan Wright.

A 1957 graduate of Lewis
& Clark High School, she also attended Eastern Washington College. In April 1962, Margaret married Karl H. Cordes, after which their two children, Mark and Julie, were born. She was employed with Spokane School District #81 Food Service, eventually retiring in 1999. Margaret enjoyed sewing, was active in the Whitworth Women's Auxiliary, and served in several capacities at Whitworth Presbyterian Church. Margaret was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. Her care, thoughtfulness, and incredible wit will be joyously remembered and missed by everyone who knew her.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Karl, in 1989. Survivors include: Son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jennifer Cordes; daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Tom Yearout; grandsons David Yearout and Braeden Cordes; granddaughters Laurie Yearout and Kaila Cordes; sister Janet Orr; sister/brother-in-law, Annetta and Don Farr; a niece, three nephews, their spouses, children and grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Whitworth Presbyterian Church, 312 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane 99251. In lieu of flowers, Margaret's family members suggest donations in her name to Whitworth Church, Whitworth University, or the Parkinsons Foundation.