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Margaret Hall Obituary
Margaret passed away at her home in Reno, March 18, 2010 after a five year valiant fight with cancer. Her son, Jeffrey and daughter, Johanna were with her at the end.
Born to James and Naomi Cottrell on January 31, 1945 in San Francisco, CA, she was the third of four children. She grew up in Arcata, CA where she attended College Elementary School and Arcata High.
She married Virgil "Charles" New in 1967 and had three sons: Jim, Jeffrey and Kevin. In 1973 she returned to the Arcata area with her sons; attended College of the Redwoods and then Humboldt State University. In 1978 she married William Hall, a widower with two daughters Johanna and Liz.
Margaret was very involved with Soroptomist International in Reno as well as doing volunteer work with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In 2007 she received the Soroptomist Award of Excellence. Shortly before her death she had to resign as President of her Soroptomist group; a position that she felt very honored to be given.
Margaret was predeceased by her son James New (1990); and husband William Hall (2006). She is survived by her sons: Jeffrey Hall-Cottrell (Sara); Kevin New (Shannon); her daughters: Johanna Metheny and Elizebeth Wortman (David); her grandchildren: Amanda Metheny; Morgan and Moira Hall-Cottrell; Allison and Brandon Wortman; James and Anna New; great-grandchildren: Spencer and Victoria Metheny. She is also survived by her aunt Leone Cottrell-Adkins; her sister Rosemary Hawkins (Bruce); her brothers Harry Cottrell (Claudia) and Stephen Cottrell as well as many other relatives and special friends. She will be especially missed by her nine nieces and nephews and their families: and her cousin Beth Cottrell.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Margaret on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the North Valleys Regional Park Community Center in Reno. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in her memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northern Nevada, P.O. Box 20868, Reno, NV 89515-0868; Soroptomist International of Washoe County, P.O. Box 5876, Reno, NV 89515-5876; or to a charity of choice.
The family would like to thank Hospice of St. Mary's for their care and assistance during the final days of Margaret's life.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
April 3, 2010
To Margaret's Family,
I was so saddened by the news of Margaret's death. It seems like I had just seen her at our last class reunion and she was so happy and full of life. I have fond memories of her in College Elementary School and Arcata High School. We had fun together in Camp Fire Girls as well as so many other activities. I will always remember her happy smile and friendliness.
Sincerely,
Pam (Davis) Cahill, Class of '62l
Carole (Jarvela) Patton
March 30, 2010
Harry, Rosemary & Stephen - I am deeply sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. I have fondest memories of our years together at Union and 17th.
Dory LeClair Lippert
March 28, 2010
Dear Jeffrey, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I was sorry to hear and wish peace to you and your family members. Hugs, Dory
Jim Glover
March 27, 2010
To Rosemary and your brothers, I am so sorry to hear about Margaret. Although I had not seen her for many years, I felt somehow in touch through my brother and Rosemary. My sympathies to all of you. Jim
March 24, 2010
I am very sorry for your family's lossand was saddened to read the news in todays paper. I truly enjoyed working and knowing Margaret and learned a lot of life lessons from her. She had a great outlook on life and looked out for others. Glennis Bishop
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