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Margaret MacKellar Woods

Bozeman, Montana

1921 - 2013

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Margaret MacKellar Woods died Saturday, May 11 in Bozeman, surrounded by her children.Margaret was born in 1921 in Charlottesville, Va. She was the eldest of three daughters of William and Jean MacKellar. William was a Scot who had a distinguished career with the Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company...

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Rather late, I know, but condolences to her family whom I met while travelling together in Europe. Francis was gathering inspiration in Switzerland for his ski chalets.
Also sorry to read of Nat’s early death. I remember him well.
xGayle Secretan (now Verdi)

Margaret was a dear colleague and friend at the Museum of the Rockies (where I worked between 1987 and 1990). We always spoke French together and reminisced about Paris....I think she liked having a European-minded person to talk to! Margaret was one of those very rare people we meet in life who make a lasting impression. She was true to herself and to her passions, but her family and friends were always at the forefront of her being....a difficult balance perhaps for some, but for...

As a student at MSU's Art Department, I had the pleasure of sharing time with Margaret there; I was proud to call her a friend. Our paths crossed from time to time afterward, as we shared many interests, namely history, MOR and Dr. McGill. One could not help but find her fascinating. Inquisitive and always under a full head of steam, Margaret never seemed to miss an chance to learn new things. She was interested in EVERYTHING, her energy was inspiring. She was fun, gracious, dedicated, and I...

MARGARET WAS TRUELY A LADY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD.I WAS BLESSED IN MEETING HER AND LEARNING FROM HER GREAT KNOWLEDGE.REST IN PEACE MY SWEET...MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND PEACE..

An extraordinary life for an extraordinary woman. In my years at the museum, I often encountered Margaret in the halls while I was moving dinosaurs around. I was always struck by how she possessed both a warm and engaging smile and such dignity and poise that commanded a certain respect. It always seemed like she loved what she was doing, and I considered her to be a kind of matriarch for the museum. I'm pleased to have had the opportunity to know Margaret a little, and I'm confident that...

I surely enjoyed the time i got to spend with margaret and her lovely fiery spirit! I regret not popping in one last time before her passing xoxo

Nick and family, so sorry to hear of Margret's passing. She was a wonderful woman, with a wonderful family.

Terribly sorry to hear the sad news.
I enjoyed reading the wartime exploits and feel I know a little of her spirit.
Maggie and Ed, my thoughts are with you.

73 and 88, Dennis.