Margaret "Peggy" Milne Obit

MARGARET 'PEGGY' MILNE passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2020, surrounded by family. She is survived by daughter Ann, son Paul (Laura) and grandchildren Mark and Micah. She was predeceased by John Milne, her husband of 56 years.
She was the last living child of John and Mary Humphrey, notable Deerwood residents through much of the last century. Sisters May, Vivian, Helen, Susie and brother Johnny also predeceased her.
Born in her beloved Deerwood in 1923, Margaret never really left. Though her life was full, she was always a small-town girl at heart. Her warmth, kindness and generosity were hallmarks of her relationships with others, and those that knew her well were forever grateful for her friendship.
She left her hometown to attend the University of Minnesota in the early ‘40s. Upon earning her degree, she was recruited to teach school in Oak Ridge, TN where she met and fell in love with John Milne. They started married life together in Columbus, OH and then moved to Dallas, TX. John and Margaret moved to California in 1959 and bought their dream home in Fullerton in 1961, where they lived for the rest of their lives. Margaret worked as a kinder- garten teacher and touched the lives of many children.
In Dallas, daughter Ann was born and upon arriving in Fullerton, son Paul soon followed. The kids benefitted mightily from their Mom’s steadfast love, as well as her obsession with fresh baked cookies and See’s Chocolates. Margaret’s children brought her great joy and were by her side at the time of her passing.
Margaret loved to reminisce about the comings and goings of small-town Deerwood, and her colorful stories featured an extensive cast of characters. She went to school in Crosby, church in Deerwood and got her first job waiting tables in Bay Lake. She visited the area many times over the years, most recently enjoying a Humphrey family reunion at Ruttger’s.  
Late in life, Margaret took up yoga. Margaret kept fit mentally as well, as she played bridge and worked the daily crossword puzzle late in to her 90s. The well-fed birds outside her patio window will miss her as well.
Margaret cared deeply about her faith and was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton.  
A small private service will be held at her graveside. The family would appreciate donations in her memory to First Presbyterian Church, 838 North Euclid Avenue, Fullerton, CA.