Margaret Bunten

1929 - 2017

Margaret Lena Bunten, 87, of Canon City, CO, passed away January 7, 2017. She was born in Gunnison on November 17, 1929. Margaret graduated from Canon City High School and later worked at Mountain Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator for about 10 years. Margaret married Virgil Bunten on February 7, 1953, and they were married 63 years. Margaret enjoyed golfing, especially on February 16, 1999, when she made her first Hole in 1. She also enjoyed bowling and was a lifelong member of the Epsilon Sigma Lapha Sorority. Margaret is survived by her husband, Virgil Bunten; daughter, Deborah (Dale) Johnson; grandchildren, Kelly (Amanda) Johnson, Kari Johnson; sisters, Irene (Richard) Brandl, Lena (Larry) Anson; nephews, Steve (Robin) Boben, Robert Boben, Michael (Mardi) Anson, Chad (Tasha) Anson and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Anna Ghensi. Visitation, 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017, St. Anthony's Chapel at St. Michael Catholic Church, Canon City. Interment to follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences @ www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com