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Margaret Chambers Obituary
She was born on Feb. 9, 1933, in Osage and grew up in Austin, Minn., and later Mason City. She attended the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. and Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada in Reno, and a master's degree in education from UCLA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James F. and Nora Murphy Ryan; and by two infant sons, Paul Ryan Chambers and Mark Ryan Chambers.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, W. Michael Chambers; three children, Ann (Jeff) Brunner, Thomas (Jessica) Chambers, David (Jill) Chambers; and six grandchildren, Sarah and Katie Brunner, Isabelle Chambers, Nicholas Putnam, Cameron and Nathan Chambers. One sister, Sarann Ryan Slattery (Leo), along with many nieces, nephews and cherished cousins and friends.
Margaret's passion for much of the past 25 years was her work with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Docent Council. She was a past chair of the LACMA Docent Council and served in a variety of capacities over the years. For a number of years Margaret taught for the Los Angeles Unified School District in the ESL program. Her time and talent were also often directed to volunteer initiatives with the Los Angeles Ladies of Charity and St. Anne's Home. In 1997 she was honored as a Woman of Larchmont.
Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Cathedral Chapel Church in Los Angeles. The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 15, at Cathedral Chapel Church, 927 S. LaBrea Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. The burial will be at a later date in Mason City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Margaret's honor to the LACMA c/o Docent Council Bus Fund, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif., 90026.
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Elgene Shea
February 27, 2008
Dearest Sarann, Mike, Ann, David, Tom and families.
What comes to mind remembering Margy is her smile and twinkling Irish eyes , whether she was on stage tap dancing; walking down the aisle when marrying Mike or enjoying a funny story. Her smile lit up a room. I will think of her that way. My love to you.
Diane Glickman
February 20, 2008
Many condolences to the Chambers family. The brief encounters I had with Margaret were filled with warmth and sincerity. She will be missed by all that were priviledged to know her.
Anna Rundle
February 18, 2008
I am so glad that I got to visit with Margaret, if only briefly, at our Ed Center Christmas lunch in December. She looked and sounded so well then, that it's difficult to accept that she is gone. My sincere condolences to all your family.
Tom Kelsh
February 16, 2008
My condolences to the family. Had a wonderful conversation with Marge at our 55th High School Reunion, first time I had seen her since graduation. Discovered we both had a Granddaughter named Isabel. Good memories.l
Marty Kurtz
February 13, 2008
I don't think the definition of neighbor has ever been more accuately defined than by the relationship between the Ryan Family and the Kurtz family. Times passes by, but the sentiment remains, I know I speak for myself and both of my sisters in stating that we are all feeling your loss of Margy and wish to express our sincere condolences to her entire family. As we know from the losses in our past, the pain of the loss never leaves but we have the memories of best of times to hang on to. Warmest Regards,
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