UMSCHEID, Margaret Alma (nee: Garland) passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on June 5, 2016 at the age of 86 years.
Margaret was born in Regina, SK on April 18th, 1930, the only child of Ralph and Maggie (Andrews) Garland. When she was two years old, her parents moved to Flat Valley, SK where she lived for thirteen years, returning to Regina to finish high school. In 1951, she graduated as an R.N. from the Regina General Hospital School of Nursing. In 1953, Margaret moved to Calgary and worked at the Calgary General Hospital for four years. She then did public health nursing on the Blackfoot Reserve, Gleichen for a year, took a public Health Nursing diploma course at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and then spent a year and a half doing public health nursing on the Blood Reserve at Cardston.
In 1960, Margaret married James “Jim” Umscheid of Milo. They raised together a daughter Juanita and a son Ralph. Margaret was an active member of the United Church and other volunteer work. She also enjoyed reading, knitting and especially her grandsons!
After many years on the farm, Margaret recently moved to the Peter Dawson Lodge in Vulcan where she resided until her passing. She will be greatly missed by her family and community.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Juanita (Monty) McNair of Beiseker, a son Ralph of Milo, two grandchildren Matthew and Mitchell, numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and her late husband Jim in 2005.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Milo Community Hall with Sue MacDonald officiating. Interment at O Perfect Peace Cemetery, Milo.
If friends so desire tributes can be made to SPCA (c/o Calgary Humane Society – 4455 – 110 Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2E 6T6).
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Juanita and Ralph: With your Mom’s passing comes a relief and comfort, at last, but also a profound sense of loss – of her as a quiet mentor, resolute leader, enthusiastic community servant, trusted confidante, dedicated friend, cherished Mom. Her ready, infectious smile and laugh, her generosity, hospitality and love will be missed. She was a constant friend to the Robertson’s and we send our love to you all. Barry and Iona Robertson
Juanita and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care.
Aunt Margaret will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was always special to me, I am so glad we talked on the phone just a short time ago. My thoughts are with you.
Juanita, Ralph and family: We are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Karen told me today and we will be thinking and praying for you on this difficult day. Margaret was such a kind and thoughtful person.
Margaret’s Family,
My sympathy to all of you on the loss of your beloved Margaret. She was especially helpful to me when I researched my father’s (Evan Beechman) history with the United Church at Milo. Her kindness will be remembered.
Condolences to the Umscheid family on the passing of Margaret,
Sincerely Allan & Sheila Gehrke
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom Juanita & family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you –
Dear Juanita and Ralph,
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Your Mom was a special person and I always enjoyed visiting with her whenever we chanced to meet, usually at Aunt Bette and Uncle John’ place, although sometimes at my folks place. With love, Marlie Steckler, Didsbury
Ralph, Juanita and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Margaret was a wonderful, loving and spunky woman. We know she will be entertaining everyone up in heaven.
Ron and Val Lucas