Margaret Lillian: With deep sadness we say good-bye to Margaret. Margaret Lillian Terpstra was born Sept 2, 1929 in Waseca, SK. She was the first of nine children born to Florence and Albert Forsyth. When young she helped her mom care for the younger children. Margaret was a quiet person who loved her flowers, knitting and embroidering beautiful pieces, baking and curling with the girls. She was happy when family or friends would stop in for coffee or even a meal. Margaret worked at the hospital and then as a switchboard operator until it closed in 1964. She met and married Tommy Terpstra Aug 5, 1954 and they worked side by side for over 60 years. Margaret was always willing to help if you needed a hand. Margaret passed away peacefully with family at her side Jan 12, 2015 at the Battleford Union Hospital. She leaves to morn her loving husband Tommy, son Wayne, grandson Thomas, brother Jim (Doris), sister Jean (Gerald) Crumly, brother Bill, Keith (Elaine), Ken (Subina), with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and families. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Albert and Florence, infant sister Mabel, brother Robert, sister Anne and brother-in-law Rusty Griffith and nephew Robert Forsyth. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Home. The funeral was held Jan 17, 2015 at the United Church in Edam with Rev Kun Kim officiating, eulogy by Doris Forsyth, music by organist Noreen Williamson and Edam Community Choir. Hymns selected were "In the Garden", "Amazing Grace" and "Rock of Ages". Active pallbearers were Margaret's nephews Brian, Doug and Keith Jr Forsyth, friends Murray Hardcastle and Philip and Maurice McCaffery. Interment was at Edam Cemetary.Ìý
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CARD OF THANKS
The family wish to thank Dr Khurana and the staff of ICU for the care and compassion given to Tommy and the family. Rev Kun Kim for the beautiful service Noreen and the community choir. Friends with condolances, food and phone calls. The United church ladies for a lovely lunch and the help after. McCaw Funeral Home for their understanding and help at this difficult time.Ìý
