Margaret Williams, a longtime Pierce resident and community and school supporter was born June 8, 1930 in Port Orchard, Wash. She was the second of four children born to Alfred and Bertha Mae Cann. She grew up and attended school in Clarkston, Wash., before the family moved to a Kendrick farm in 1943. In February of 1948 at 17, she moved to Pierce with friends.

It was in Pierce that she met her first husband, Melvin Dahl. They were married at Cardiff Spur and lived at the Musselshell until moving to Pierce in 1954. They raised four daughters and during this time she was a homemaker, restaurant worker, bartender and business owner. Mel died in February of 1982.

In May 1992, Maggie married the second great love of her life, Wally Williams, in Lewiston. They enjoyed their life in Pierce and loved supporting the community, school and Timberline High School sports. She was a Pierce girl to the core and her heart never left her cherished hometown.

Maggie was a strong woman who was dedicated to her family and friends. If she loved you, she would defend you to the end. She had many opinions that she often shared and a sweet side that was appreciated by anyone who knew her. She was Wally's biggest cheerleader in any endeavor he undertook and they had a lot of fun together. Maggie doted on her animals, Miss Kitty, and their special little dog, Ali. She enjoyed 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' and seldom missed a Mariners game on TV. Special memories were attending a Mariners game in Seattle. at Safeco Field and being the 2001 grand marshals of the Pierce 1860 Days parade.

Maggie passed away with loved ones gathered around her hospital bed on July 3, 2014.

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