Margaret Hogness was born in Farnam, Neb on Sept. 12, 1918 [to Loren and Helen Fitch], and passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2010 with family by her side. Together with her beloved husband, John Hogness, she spent most of her time in the Methow Valley.

Margaret is survived by her children Peg, Tyler, Tom, Terry Boley and their families; her sister Mary Stevenson, and is predeceased by her husband, John Hogness, and her brother, John Fitch. She is also survived by her husband, John's family: Rusten, Suze, Karen, Jody and Dave.

Services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Thursday, August 19th at 10:30 am with reception to follow.

The Seattle Times from August 15 to August 17, 2010