Margaret Muggs Coates

Margaret "Muggs" Coates Muggs was reunited in heaven with her husband, Cush, and her son, Tom, on Friday, April 7, 2006. She was born on September 3, 1912, to Lillian Douglass and William C.Brintion, in Narberth, Pennsylvania. The youngest of four children, she was affectionately called "Muggs" by her Papa, and the name stayed with her throughout her lifetime. In 1923, Muggs and her family of six moved west to California. They later moved north to Washington State and she graduated from Vashon High School. On October 31, 1936 she and Cushing E. Coates were united in marriage..."Cush and Muggs." They were married for 64 years. In 1953, the Coates family opened Coates Hardware on Main Street in Sumner. Muggs became an LPN at age 48. Having worked at Good Samaritan hospital in Puyallup, she enjoyed her nursing career and made many lasting friends. Muggs was a wonderful hostess and ready with a helping hand for anyone that needed transportation... driving was her delight! Her hobbies included travelling, gardening, reading, caring for her home and family, and retreats with her Bible study group at Buck Creek. Muggs was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church in 1994. Muggs spent her last nine years living in the Azlheimers's Care Unit at Rainier Vista Care Center where she received wonderful, loving care from an outstanding and dedicated staff. She enjoyed visits and phone calls with her family and friends. Muggs was predeceased by her son,Tom in 1999, and her husband, Cush in 2000. She is survived by her daughter Sue and husband, Dan Rhoades, her son Jim and wife, Mickie, Tom's widow, Sandy, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Donations may be made to Good Samaritan Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1247, Puyallup, Washington, 98371.