Obituary of Margaret Lachmann

Margaret Genevieve Lachmann passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Margaret was born November 4, 1918 to Weir and Martha Osness who farmed in the Kingman area. Her parents retired in Camrose in her early twenties. Margaret married Olav Olsen in 1942 and they farmed two miles North of Bawlf until Olav passed in 1975. Margaret then moved to Camrose where she later married Walter Lachmann in 1979. Due to health reasons, in 2010, Walter and Margaret moved to the Lamont Long Term Care Centre. Margaret will be remembered for her love of music and artwork. Even at age 94 she could still play the piano by memory and the residents and staff of the Long Term Care Centre enjoyed her playing. She was predeceased by her parents; husband Olav and husband Walter; brother Lloyd (Gladys); sister Judith (Ray Kallevig); half-brother Torkel Osness (Alpha); half-brother Martin Lowry (Hilma); and grandson Tavis Walden. Margaret is survived by her children Louise Walden (David), granddaughter-in-law Shawna; Vern Olsen (Edith Servage), grandchildren Craig and Mark; Elaine Maxwell (Bob Hemmings), grandchildren Daniel and Andrew. A Funeral Service was held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bill Harder officiating. Interment took place in the Camrose Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.