Poleson Margorie

9/4/1924 — 5/11/2014

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Margorie E. Poleson passed away peacefully the morning of May 11, 2014, on Mother's Day, at Royal Plaza Care Center. She lived a full and beautiful 89 years.

Born in South Dakota, she later moved to Bremerton, Wash., where she worked dutifully as a bicycle courier carrying documents and messages for the war effort. She fell in love and married B.A. Poleson, but the courageous young fighter pilot that she married was shot down over Germany. She stayed strong and later learned that he had been smuggled out through the French underground and placed in a hospital in England - badly burnt but alive. Art and Marge's story continued as they were reunited and went on to attend the University of Idaho together, and to have three girls, Kathryn, Jan and Jean.

Marge's life was characterized by both strength and grace throughout. A petite woman by anyone's standards, she was strong beyond her size - never backing down from responsibilities whether it be driving her daughter Jean to pony club or pulling a horse out of a Waha bog with their 1-ton truck. She was an integral part of the family business, Poleson Realty, and was an insurance agent for Rognstadts and Enamclaw. She was especially proud to have been Jack O'Conner's writing assistant for years, helping to edit (and create) much of what left his desk. On top of this, she stayed busy with clubs, organizations and hobbies throughout her life. To name just a few, she enjoyed Bridge Club, Tsemenicum Club, The Chrysanthemum Club, The Nile, Eastern Star, swimming, tennis, golf, fishing, hunting and raising Appaloosa horses. If she ever had a moment to herself, she enjoyed the quiet of sketching and doodling and would amuse family and friends with her sharp-witted political cartoons.

Known most of all for her kind and gentle spirit, Marge was also a certified hospice worker and spent significant time as a Pink Lady. She sponsored students through Lewis-Clark State College and stayed actively involved with the Methodist Church for more than 60 years. Her generosity and love were only surpassed by her humility that would've softly turned away any of the words here to her credit.

She is survived by her brother; three daughters and their husbands; two grandsons and a granddaughter. She was a blessing to all, and she will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. A service in loving memory of Marge will be announced soon.

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