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Margaret "Mrs. A" Ann Shaffer Atherton

Mountain View, CA

April 29, 1938 - October 2, 2024

Apr 29, 1938 - Oct 2, 2024

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In memory of

Margaret "Mrs. A" Ann Shaffer Atherton

Passed

October 2, 2024
Born

April 29, 1938
Resided

Mountain View, CA

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Margaret Ann Shaffer Atherton

April 29, 1938 - Oct 2, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Ann (Shaffer) Atherton, who peacefully left us on October 2, 2024. Born on April 29, 1938, Margaret, also affectionately known as “Mrs A,” leaves behind a life filled with vibrant memories, meaningful accomplishments, and a legacy of love and kindness.

The beloved mother of Julie Atherton, she was predeceased by her parents, …

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Missing your smile and your laugh Auntie Marg. I think of you often and especially on your birthday.

Missing your smile and your laugh Auntie Marg. I think of you of…

Dear Julie,

From meeting in eighth grade thru moving together to California with two other Oregon gal friends, your mo…

Dear Julie,

From meeting in eighth grade thru moving together to California with two other Oregon g…

Dear Julie,

From meeting in eighth grade thru moving together to…

Dear Julie,

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a remarkable, warm, and genuine person. I will see …

Dear Julie,

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a remarkable, warm, and genuine…

Dear Julie,

I'm so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was s…

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Margaret was passionate about teaching and at the end of each summer so would start …

Margaret was passionate about teaching and at the end of each summer so would start prepping a…

Margaret was passionate about teaching and at the end of each summer so would start prepping and decorating her class r…

What were Margaret's favorite local spots?

Margaret and another teacher at Bubb School would organized tree planting and campin…

Margaret and another teacher at Bubb School would organized tree planting and camping trips fo…

Margaret and another teacher at Bubb School would organized tree planting and camping trips for their students at Big B…

What were Margaret's favorite vacation spots?

After retiring, she would take trips with her high school friends every summer, expl…

After retiring, she would take trips with her high school friends every summer, exploring new …

After retiring, she would take trips with her high school friends every summer, exploring new places.

What was Margaret's favorite color?

Green

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Born

April 29th, 1938

Graduated from high school

1956

West Linn High School, West A Street, West Linn, OR

Graduated from college

1960

Oregon State University, Southwest Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR

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