God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,

So He put His arms around you

And whispered “Come with Me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer

And saw you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Laying loving hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

-Author Unknown

From Jennifer Reichert

I am so sorry... I sincerely thought she was going to beat it once and for all. It's hard for me to think of Margaret as anything but a little girl, but I am amazed and inspired by the women she grew to become; it's quite obvious she will be sorely missed by all. I will be thinking of you and your family.

From Dan Raney

Emily -
I found out a few hours ago about Margaret, and wanted to let you know how sad that makes me. I know that your memories are much fuller, but I always remember Margaret as a wonderful little nine year old running around the house, raising havoc; or playing the "Guess Who" board game, trying to let her win without letting her know you're letting her win. Just a marvelous personality who I'm sure grew up to be someone very special. I wish I had more space, but please know you and your family are in my thoughts.
Best,
Dan

OU weekends.
The Rose Bowl.
The bleachers for Monday night softball.
The Crown and Anchor when she told me what she'd be fighting the next year of her life.

There has always been a constant with Margaret since the day we met; that wonderful smile of hers. Of all the things I took from the last few years of our friendship it was that she was the most selfless person I'd ever known. Her smile told you that she didn't want your pity, she wanted a beer and a conversation. She wasn't going to let this beat her, "I'm going to kick cancer's ass!".

Margaret's life will never be defined by cancer. She was an amazing woman and an amazing friend. We all knew that before she was diagnosed, but despite what she fought through, those qualities never faded, never once took a back seat. I'd visit her and Brian in Katy while she was undergoing treatment and before I had a chance to say anything she'd ask how I was doing. How was work, how was life, how's the softball team doing? You knew the answer before you even asked her "I'm doing great!"

Margaret, you've shown me what it takes to be a remarkable person. Thank you for that. You'll be truly missed.

-g

From Jamie Wallace

Friends,

Some of you may remember when I participated in the 2006 LiveSTRONG Challenge in Colorado. I rode in her honor of a friend during her fight with cancer. Well, my friend, Margaret lost her fight with cancer on 30 July. I have decided to get back on the bike and ride in memory of Margaret in the 2008 LiveSTRONG Challenge in Austin.

I will be riding the 65 mile ride in her memory on 26 October.

Your support is very important to me as I ride in memory of my friend and the millions of others that are affected by cancer in one form or another.

Please visit my fundraising web-site below when you get a chance and thank you for consideration in donating to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Sincerely,

Jamie


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From Trey Knape

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Margret. It has been years now since I have seen her. Will always remember her being a sweet spirited person. She will always be in my heart and never forgotten. I know she is in a better place now.

From Mark Regnerus

I remember Margaret as a kind and quiet young woman in a class I taught at UT. I'm sad to read of her death. Would that there would be more like her...

From Leslie Stoerner

I loved watching Brian and Margaret being in love. What an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with you, B.

From Chuck Meadow

Although I did not know Margaret personally, I felt connected to her through Bill Lange's emails and notes. We with you comfort in this time of loss. Our prayers will be with you.

From Michele Samuelson

The first time I met Margaret, we had a couple of beers and cheered for Brian's softball team. Her optimism and smile have stayed with me. I never knew her well but I'm glad I had a chance to know her a little. God bless.

From Lauren Harlow

I did not know Margaret, but I am sure I have seen her smile before. As a member of the RRHS Class of 2000, I am deeply saddened by her passing and wanted the family to know that my heart and prayers go out to you. I too am battling cancer and we can all learn something from her courageous life. God Bless you all!

From Chaplain Ann Koopman

Brian -
I am praying for you. May Margaret's courage continue to inspire all of us.
- Ann

From Richard Carothers and Beth Breedlove

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO LYNN, JIM, DARRIN AND, ESPECIALLY, BRIAN WITH THE LOSS OF THIS GOOD, SWEET, WONDERFUL YOUNG LADY WHOSE EXAMPLE OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND STRENGTH WHEN FACING ADVERSITY IS WORTHY OF FOLLOWING.

From Sara Hughes

I loved caring for Margaret. She taught me alot about love and life. She will be greatly missed. To her wonderful family- thank you for letting me be a part of her life!

From the Karlsruhers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We know how special Margaret was and how she blessed your lives.
- Jessica and David

From Tina Payne

EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW MARGARET, I AM SADDENED FOR HER LOSS OF LIFE, TO HER FAMILY AND HUSBAND AND HIS FAMILY, WHO I DID KNOW. MY PRAYERS ARE EXTENDED TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THIS TIME OF NEED. JIM, LYNN, DARRIN AND BRIAN I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MARGARET!

From the Broome family

Brian, please know that the Broome family is thinking of you in this time of great sorrow and loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
- Mike, Diane, Jeff, Matt, Lee-Ann, and Chris

From Wendell & Carolyn

Brian and Family -
Margaret's courage should be an inspriation to all. She lived life. We will all remember her beautiful smile. Love and prayers to you all.
- Wendell & Carolyn

From Rick and Carla Lehrmann

Margaret's life, her strength and her courage are an inspiration to us. Our prayers are with all her family in this time of loss. May God walk beside you each step of the way.

From Amber Dickerson

Just know that she is in a better place and you will see her again. She was a great person.

From Lou and Becky Lacock

We had the pleasure of sharing a small amount of time with this wonderful girl with a beautiful Smile, and undaunted courage. We know that she will leave many to miss her, and our hearts go out to the family and friends. Love and Prayers to you all.

From Darlene & Jack Hello

Our precious Margaret, who has become a mentor to many of us in the past 2 years, is now free to live in the light of God's love where broken bodies are not needed. She has taught us all lessons of acceptance, joy, humor, and unconditional trust and faith in her Creator. Thanks to God for giving us Margaret for 27 years, and thanks to her dear family for sharing her in the last days of her journey on earth. May God embrace each of you with God's amazing grace and love, just as He now embraces Margaret. Peace.

From Marri Jayne Nielsen

Margaret will be missed by many...

I loved working with Margaret at 360training! She was ALWAYS the first person to go out of her way to help with any and every project we had. But more importantly, she kept a warm/beautiful smile on her face and brought joy to everyone around her. She also knew my weakness – if I was having a rough day, I would walk away from my desk and magically Rolo’s would appear on my desk upon my return! I would walk by Margaret’s desk and she would just smile and me as if to say, “Chocolate makes it all better.”

I am blessed to have known her – thank you for this forum and for allowing me to share my memories of your amazing sister.

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