Margaret Ann Horsley died of natural causes May 8th, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Sharon, and son-in-law, James Miller. She was 88 years old. She was the fourth child of Sverre and Lola (Shibley) Hager. She was their April Fool’s child as she was born on 4/1/33.
She was married to Sherman A. Horsley Jr. They were later divorced.
Margaret was a waitress at Fred and Millie’s café – later Ray’s place.
Margaret was completely devoted to her pets and was notorious for sharing her meals with her dogs. She enjoyed time with her family. She not only cared for her children but also took care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren when needed.
She was baptized in LDS church although not active.
Surviving children are Sharon (James Miller), Paul “Buddy” (Colleen) Horsley, Sheila (Todd) Horsley-Beagle, Tony Horsley, and Scott (Danette) Horsley.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Donald, Clarence, and Gerald Hager; and sister, Betty Schultz; great-granddaughter, Danielle Horsley; and grandson, David Horsley; also her beloved aunt Leila Betts; and her dog, Willow.
Other survivors include her dog, Marley, and cat, Claire; her grandchildren, Renae (Wayne) Bowman, Jason (Jeeb) Wilson, Wade (Shelly) Horsley, Lisa Horsley, Michelle (Phillip) Knopp, Beth (Josh) Berry, Katie Horsley, Kelly Horsley, Rachel (Kevin) Devore-Buckwald, and Sarah Reynolds; her great-grandchildren, Emma Milasevich, Colt Horsley, Rachel and Olivia Bowman, Pepper Wilson, Coco Wilson, Ace Wilson, Dylan Reynolds, Casey Thomas, Ben Gustafson, Matthew Knopp, Nathan Knopp, Caleb Knopp, Michael Berry, Madison Berry, Melissa Berry, Kyle DeVore.
Memorials are suggested to the ASPCA.
Margaret requested no services be held.
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Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Margaret and her family.
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Mark and Diane Schultz says
Dear Sharon, Buddy (Paul), Sheila, Tony, Scott and family,
Your Mom’s passing is the end of an era in the Hager Family. When we were kids, this time was almost unimaginable. As it should have been, it seemed there was too much life to be lived.
But one-by-one, Gramma and Grampa Hager and each of our Aunts and Uncles have followed. Unfortunately life takes its turns and switchbacks and one day we find ourselves well down the journey’s road. The days of playing and laughing and having fun are a memory and part of the legacy left by Gramma and Grampa Hager.
While the passing of our parents and family members is sad and difficult, we look back and feel gratitude and love for each of them, for everything they gave to us which helped us become who we are and allows their legacy to continue. I particularly enjoyed your comment regarding your Mom’s devotion to her pets. I often referred to my Mom as the “animal whisper”, a trait that I believe our moms and Uncle Link inherited from Gramma Hager.
I, and my wife Diane, want to express our deepest sympathy to you at the passing of your Mom (Annie). And while it is well too late to say, I am sorry for not being much of a cousin or a nephew to your Mom. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. I wouldn’t trade being part of our family for anything.
Diane and I are currently serving a mission in Chile and we return home at the end of October. We will be making a point to visit the Hardin Cemetery when we return. I know that God lives and that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. And that because of His resurrection we may be together as families forever. It will be a great blessing. I hope I am there.
Love Mark
jule walsh says
Dear sharon:
My sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your mom.
Linda Whitlock says
Dear Sharon,
My deepest condolences goes to you and your family! I didn’t know your Mom but I know you loved her dearly! So sorry for your loss! Love, Linda Whitlock
Rachel DeVore says
Although the loss of my Grandma Ann isn’t completely unexpected given her age, we are completely devastated without her presence in this world. Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent at her house; plucking warm, juicy raspberries right off of the bush outside of her bedroom window; the excitement of getting to go to Ray’s Place to eat where she when she was working, always making sure we had extra bacon on our plates; her world famous fudge!!! I still daydream about that fudge, haha.
My grandma Ann was a stoic and unassuming woman, yet she was a pioneer for women everywhere! She bought her own house and raised 5 children as a single mother, in the days before it was commonplace to do so. Her work ethic was unparalleled, often working long, demanding hours so that she could provide for her family. Only as an adult did I realize what a trailblazer she had been! She sometimes had a hard time expressing her emotions, but there was no doubt that she loved us. And we loved her.
Grandma, you’ll be missed, the world was a better place because you were in it. May your soul Rest In Peace.