Margaretha Bootsma

I met Margaretha through my brother and his best friend (David Yard) many years ago. I remember Margaretha as being a beautiful young woman then and heard that she went on in life to be very artisitic and full of grace.
I heard the celebration of her life was a very emotional one as she will be so very missed by everyone who ever knew her. Rest in Peace

Peace and love to the family of Margaretha...She was a dear friend and we were always laughing and sharing ideas about found materials and just how to get that huge piece of metal to the studio.
I will miss her greatly.....she is a bright light and touched all she came in contact with.

'Take this love'

Spirit bubbling like champagne
Effervescent, capricious, heady
Spirit of Adventure. Gypsy soul. Thirst for all that speaks of beauty

Powerful love, felt by all
Who come close to your joy and grace
Inspired by the creative surge
Radiant, passionate gem. That is you.

‘I will be there for you’
We vowed so many years ago.
And so it is. Forever. Near as breath.
As warm. As nourishing.

This new adventure- boldly go
Before me, this time. All is well
Light the path, find the greatness
That is you. Rejoicing lightbody girl

The many times, and lives and laughter
Togther. Dancing, spinning,
Arms held high,head bowed.Smiling
Feel the beat within your soul

Fly high and strong. Take this love.
Into the Mystic

Dearest Auntie. You are everywhere. The trees, the ocean, the way the sun hits our beautiful mountains. Its all you. I love you and miss you so. You will forever be a part of me.

Dear cousins, Aunt Bootsma and Paul,
I am so sorry to hear that beautiful Margaretha is no longer with us. Know that we across the big ocean will think of her and you.
Love to you all, Annemieke Gilbride van der Plas, Alkmaar, The Netherlands

I've know Margaretha for many years, though we lost touch along the way. She was young and beautiful when we met, a mysterious artist, blond hair flowing from under a navy blue beret. I called her Maggie and she didn't seem to mind. But then she was always a person of exceptional grace. You are missed Maggie, even from across the years.

A truly beautiful, loving, generous and gifted person whose light will remain with me always. Thank you for the wonderful memories. You will be greatly missed.

You will remain forever in my heart, sweet sister. I miss you so much.

Margaretha was my treasured friend since we were in our early twenties. Since I heard of her passing, I have felt her touch on the breath of wind, seen her in the graceful trees reaching up to the clouds and hear her voice in the beautiful music.

Dear Paul and Bootsma family,
I am so sorry that Margaretha has been taken from you. She will always be a part of my life and will be remembered with love forever. She did fight bravely and had a smile and a kind words for everyone. Her thought provoking work gave so much to all of us. She had a generosity of spirit and a supreme love of life which was infectious. I;ll remember her smiling face and her voice which was music to my ears.

Dear Bootsma family, I am so saddened to learn of Margaretha's passing. I never knew she had become an accomplished artist, I wish I could tell her now how much I like her work. As you gather together to mourn her loss and celebrate her life I too shall remember her. My regards,