Bultman, Margaret Esther 1920-1912

BULTMAN, HENEMAN

Posted By: Mary Lou Verburg (email)
Date: 1/7/2014 at 14:51:19

Born: November 12, 1920 Hawarden, Iowa
Died: November 11, 1912 La Grande, Oregon

Margaret Esther Bultman, 91, of La Grande, OR, died Sunday November 11, 2012. Her memorial service was held at Loveland Funeral Chapel on Friday November 16, 2012. Interment was in the family plot at the Grace Hill Cemetery in Hawarden, December 21, 2012 with graveside services.

Margaret was born November 12, 1920 to George and Hazel (Heneman) Bultman in Hawarden. She graduated from Hawarden High School in 1938.

In 1943, Margaret moved with her parents to Oregon where she worked in the shipyards. Later, she moved back to Hawarden and began raising sheep on the family farm. Margaret was named one of ten Master Lamb Producers by Iowa State Sheep Association in 1962.

In 1970, after selling the farm, Margaret moved to Sioux City where she worked as a veterinary assistant for many years until her retirement.

Margaret moved to La Grande in 1990 where she resided until her death.

Margaret loved photography and combined that passion with her love of the outdoors and travel. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed spending time at Ladd Marsh.

She was an active member of the First Christian Church. Margaret is survived by many friends and relatives.

Source: Doon Press January 3, 2013