Mother's Memorial Service
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theoldwolfHustling back from California, putting together a memorial reception for my mother was made infinitely easier by the good will of my aunt, Ruth Draper Crockatt. She arranged for a buffet at the Salt Lake Country Club, and we were able to get the info into Mom's obituary. We had a small but intimate turnout, and a number of people showed up whom I hadn't seen forever; also, my first boss from the Church Translation department came to pay his respects, which was surprising and appreciated.
Cousin David Margetts, a noted violinist, delivers some remarks in tribute
A display of photos, some from Maggie's plays (details below)
1964 - Corning - Life with Father
As Goneril in King Lear
Time of the Cuckoo
Modeling an evening dress by Charles Frederick Worth
A tryptich of Margaret by Carolyn Gorton Fuller, a prominent Key West artist, and a painting by her sister Gloria.
Three cousins, all descended from Maggie's grandfather: Chris and ToniAnne DeSantis, David and Christie Margetts, and Thomas F. and Merriam Rogers.
The daughter of one of Maggie's nieces plays a violin solo.
Views of the Salt Lake Country Club
I delivered a brief eulogy, and several attendees also shared memories of their experiences with mother. Apparently she had this habit of blowing into Salt Lake like an entire theatre troupe and disrupting the lives of family, albeit in a charming way. I could see her flair for the dramatic reflected in the persona of my youngest cousin, who acts daily on the stage of an elementary school classroom and who must, as a result, be beloved of her students.
We also had a lot of mom's jewelry and memorabilia out, and at the end of the service I gave people the opportunity to take something home that had meaning for them, which seemed appreciated.
The buffet was delightful - lots and lots of fruits, plain and exotic, and some very nice dishes which were superb, although they defied description.
It seemed just right, and I think Mother would have been pleased. Huge thanks to Aunt Ruth for making this lovely venue available, and to the administrators, caterers and staff of the Salt Lake Country club for a perfect presentation.
Cousin David Margetts, a noted violinist, delivers some remarks in tribute
A display of photos, some from Maggie's plays (details below)
1964 - Corning - Life with Father
As Goneril in King Lear
Time of the Cuckoo
Modeling an evening dress by Charles Frederick Worth
A tryptich of Margaret by Carolyn Gorton Fuller, a prominent Key West artist, and a painting by her sister Gloria.
Three cousins, all descended from Maggie's grandfather: Chris and ToniAnne DeSantis, David and Christie Margetts, and Thomas F. and Merriam Rogers.
The daughter of one of Maggie's nieces plays a violin solo.
Views of the Salt Lake Country Club
I delivered a brief eulogy, and several attendees also shared memories of their experiences with mother. Apparently she had this habit of blowing into Salt Lake like an entire theatre troupe and disrupting the lives of family, albeit in a charming way. I could see her flair for the dramatic reflected in the persona of my youngest cousin, who acts daily on the stage of an elementary school classroom and who must, as a result, be beloved of her students.
We also had a lot of mom's jewelry and memorabilia out, and at the end of the service I gave people the opportunity to take something home that had meaning for them, which seemed appreciated.
The buffet was delightful - lots and lots of fruits, plain and exotic, and some very nice dishes which were superb, although they defied description.
It seemed just right, and I think Mother would have been pleased. Huge thanks to Aunt Ruth for making this lovely venue available, and to the administrators, caterers and staff of the Salt Lake Country club for a perfect presentation.
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Date: 2011-10-22 11:13 pm (UTC)My condolences, my friend.
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