Born in Shreveport Louisiana, on August 5, 1933, Margaret passed away peacefully in East Lansing on June 14, 2021.
Margaret moved to Michigan as a teenager and graduated from Grosse Pointe High School, going on to attend Michigan State University, where she became a life long Spartan fan and later worked as a Production Scheduler for WKAR-TV and Instructional Television.
Margaret will be remembered most for her kindness, sociability, and creativity. She was most happy in the company of her many friends, children, and grandchildren, whom she hosted at countless gatherings in her beautifully decorated home. She was also happiest at her potter’s wheel, where she lovingly crafted many beautiful pots, bowls, and clay sculptures. If you possess a “Margo” you have an enduring memento of her creativity and joy.
Margaret gave her time and energy to many worthy causes, including Junior League, Lansing Food Bank, and was a life-long member of the Lansing Potter’s Guild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Louise Guy, her brother Tom, granddaughter Alex, and by the love of her life, husband of 48 years Dan Brodbeck, who passed away just over a year ago.
She is survived by her brother Dan M. Guy II and her sons William and Guy Armstrong, and by her stepchildren Dan Brodbeck III, LeAnne Rumler (Jerry), Lorna McHugh (Terry), and Harry Brodbeck, as well as 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
According to Dan and Margaret’s wishes, there will be no memorial service at this time. A private graveside service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Burcham Hills Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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