Obituary

Obituary
Margaret Patricia Walsh Pendleton August 10, 1946---August 5, 2020
Beloved sister, aunt and friend Margaret Patricia Walsh, 73, of Pendleton, Oregon passed away at Trios Hospital in Kennewick, Washington on August 5th. A family graveside service will be held at Olney Cemetery. Margaret was born on August 10, 1946 to Richard and Ethel (Cleminson) Walsh in San Francisco, California. The family moved to Novato, California when she was six years old. She attended the local schools and graduated from Novato High School in 1965. After high school Margaret received training and earned her Certified Nursing Assistant degree. She lived in San Francisco and worked at St. Francis Hospital for a few years then moved back to Novato and worked at Ross General Hospital. She moved to Santa Barbara to be near her brother, Paul, and his growing family and worked at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. With her sweet, caring disposition Margaret was a natural in nursing. Margaret loved to travel. She flew to Hawaii, and took a cruise to Alaska. She visited many European countries. Her favorite trip was the one she took to Ireland. When the airforce assigned her brother to South Korea he arranged for her to make a reunion tour. She saw many sights and spent time with family. Seven years ago Margaret moved to Pendleton to be near her sister, Kathy, and family. She enjoyed family gatherings and making new friends. Margaret is survived by her sister, Kathy Tanner, Pendleton, OR brother Paul (Lee) Walsh, Downingtown, PA., Nieces: Donna (Matt) Bostwick, Pendleton, OR, Gayle (Andrew) Wittenberg, Plainsboro, NJ. Nephews: David (Jessica) Tanner, Richland, WA, Michael Walsh, Denver, CO, Dan (Meghan) Walsh, Phoenixville,Pa, Tim Walsh, Philadelphia, PA. Great Nephews: Paul Wittenberg, Mark Wittenberg, Bobby Bostwick, Jake Bostwick, Henry Tanner, Maclin Walsh. Great Nieces: Annie Bostwick, Sophia Tanner, Lillian Tanner. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Ethel Walsh and her brother Richard Patrick Walsh.