MARGARET C (SCHROEDER) HARMENING Obituary (1922

Margaret ("Margie") Cecilia Harmening, 92, of Eureka, Montana, passed away peacefully, March 26, 2015. She was born September 22, 1922, to Myrtle Boyes Schroeder and Herman G. Schroeder, and grew up in Colusa, CA. She later graduated from San Jose State University, with her degree in teaching. Near the end of WWII, she met and married the love of her life, Leo Harmening, a sailor on the USS Colorado, who was drawn to her fun-natured, glowing personality. After the war, they made their home in Sacramento, CA, where Margie pursued her passion for education, by teaching elementary school and piano for 35 years. After retirement, Leo and Margie moved to Montana, where they loved spending time with their friends and family, and their little dogs, and where she gave piano lessons for another 10 years. She will be remembered for her generosity and her compassion, and her willingness to stand up for those who could not stand up for themselves, even when she had to stand alone. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Herman, her beloved husband, Leo, and her dearest niece and friend, Mary Jo Grayson. She is survived by Raenelle Fisher, Darcy Shaffer, Lea Daigle, and Sunshine; her 11 grandchildren (Rachel, Taryn, Amanda, Sarah, Michael, Josh, Julia, David, Leah, Maia, and Leo;, 5 great-grandchildren (Max, River, Caleb, Riley, Michael); and, she is survived by her extended family, nieces and nephews, and her many, many friends. The family would like to especially thank Mary Jo for a lifetime of friendship, love and support. They would also like to thank the staff at Good Samaritan Society (Mountain View Manor) and friends and neighbors for their support, prayers and encouragement. Memorial Services will be held for Margie and Mary Jo, on April 10, 2015, at 11:00am, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, in Eureka MT. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com. Thank you, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma, for the amazing example and legacy you have left for us. You will be sadly missed and forever remembered.