Margaret Steele

Season: Spring (Palm Sunday)


I was married to Margaret for many years and we became very close and knowledgeable of each other. My desire is to speak for her, and share with you some of her accomplishments. I have chosen to write to you, on this special day, Sunday march 16, 2008, because today is Palm Sunday. This is also the start of Easter week, and in a few days comes the first day of spring! I believe Margaret would be happy that I am announcing for her, the sacredness of this...

On behalf of the entire McKenzie family, I'd like to thank "anonymous" for the generous gift of maintaining this page until November. Thank you for helping to keep Maggie's legacy alive. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

Maggie's little sister,

Margaret's death was quite sudden, no one expected this to happen; there were no signs or warnings. I remember seeing Margaret a few days before she passed away. It was just by chance that I saw her walking down Main St. At first I didn't recognize her, perhaps it was her appearance, her hair was different, much shorter than I remembered her having. Perhaps it was the way she walked, assisted with a cane. I drove right by her, thinking to myself... that looks like Maggie; yes, that is Maggie;...

Having just found out about your loss while attending the memorial at St. Ambrose Church. I am so very sorry..............I can honestly say I know you are all feeling. I have read all your feelings to Maggie in the guestbook and wish I could have had as part of my life, but I know she will be someday and I lookforward to meeting her.
To Nancy and Kathy - so nice to see you both again thru all these years.............I have many fond memories of you and I Nancy (even though you don't...

I was stunned to hear of the passing of Maggie. She was to young to leave this earth so soon. I know her life had many disapointments, but she took it all in stride like it was meant to be. She was a beautiful person. Her art will be a lasting legacy. Such remarkable talent. I remember her saying "any one can draw" She made it look so effortless. I am glad she had that pleasure in her life. I will always remember her fondly. Sing with the Angels Maggie and with your mother-law, Lena Steele...

To the whole McKenzie clan:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Margaret. I was away and read Therese's e-mail late Monday night. I was stunned.
I remember being so inspired by the beauty of her artwork when I was a kid and always considered her to be an artist's artist. The quality of line in her pen and ink drawings was on par with that of Da Vinci's.
I look forward to the art exhibit/celebration of her life.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you at this sad time.

My darling big sister, Today you are with not only Our Heavenly Father, but with our Darling Dad whom we've missed for 33 years now. I know he is happy to have his sweet little Maggie back in his arms. I imagine you're singing with George Harrison and John Lennon, and definitely making Jesus a top notch pen and ink of himself. You drew The Lord with such tenderness and love all though your life. We have a mountain your incredible sketches in notebooks, and your vivid paintings are forever a...

I am so sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. May you all find peace knowing she is in heaven with God. God Bless your family.

I don't know how my dear aunt was when family wasn't around, but she was always overjoyed to see her family. She didn't get to see them a lot, but when she did she always made sure to say "How are my loves doing?" I never thought about how good it makes a person feel to be loved that much. I never thought about it until after my Aunt Maggie passed. And I loved her very much, too.