Margret Jefferson - Obituary

argret Lund Jefferson, 89, of Davidsonville, Maryland, died at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, January 10 of congestive heart failure. She is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Bruce Jefferson. She was also predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Margret was born on 9/17/22 in Centerfield, Utah to Margarette Williams Lund and C. Dewey Lund. Margret began work with the United States Army in Utah where she met her husband who was in active service. They married in 1944. With two young children in tow, they moved to Collingswood, New Jersey in 1955. Margret worked for a local Senator there for several years. while Bruce pursued his career with the Pennsylvania Railroad. They later transferred, and claimed Maryland as their home. Margret worked for and received many accolades from her position at Kimmel Furniture for 12 years as a Sales Manager, and also from the Internal Revenue Service in the Office of Personnel from which she retired. She moonlighted for many years as a caterer for weddings, anniversaries and many other celebrations. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many significant leadership positions that included but were not limited to President of the Relief Society and President of the Primary. She served as a great support to her husband during his tenures at the Church in the Bishopric and in the Bishop's Storehouse. Margret and Bruce shared a mutual love of antiquing, and spent many, many years combing through shops up and down the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Margret was an avid reader, gardener, and birder, and was devoted to feeding her domestic animals and collection of non-domesticated “animal visitors” before she would feed herself. She was a woman of many talents and titles, treasures and tales, and the world has lost one of the greatest storytellers of all time. She was vibrant, funny, and extemporaneous, and had a verve for life that was contagious. She loved opportunities to explore and learn new things, and loved to entertain people in her home. Over her 89 years on this Earth, Margret wove together a vivid, one-of-a-kind tapestry of amazing life experiences and indelible memories with the people she loved the most. She was our Family’s teacher, mentor, coach, cheerleader, and cherished Matriarch. She leaves behind two beloved sons, Paul Bruce Jefferson and daughter-in-law, Barbara of Chesapeake Beach, MD.; son, Niel Brent Jefferson, and daughter-in-law, Kathleen, of New Market, MD; ten amazing grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, three nephews and a niece. She will be lovingly remembered by many very special friends and church members so dear to her. She also leaves behind her treasured German Shepherd and companion, Roxy, whom she loved with all her heart. Friends may call on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Bowie, Maryland at 16621 Sylvan Drive, Bowie, MD from 10:30 am until a funeral service and celebration of Margret’s life begins at 12:00pm. Interment will follow at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, MD, Arrangements are being made by George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomon’s Island Road in Edgewater, MD, 20137. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County or to the American Audubon Society.