Margaret Catherine Nelson, born October 5, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, to James and Catherine Allen, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy as bold as she was. She grew up on East Lake with her brother, Bob, as a self-proclaimed tomboy who preferred baseball to tulips and sturdy shoes. Raising two mischievous boys, she embodied a no-nonsense attitude, but underneath, she was a wellspring of love. Margaret had a passion for gourmet food—no meal was complete without her son’s special dishes that she requested—and she loved fast cars with the same gusto she gave to life. She delighted in her garden, her fresh veggies, and those quiet moments listening to crickets and frogs in the evening or her beloved “Mr. Froggy.” A lifelong sports fanatic, she cheered on the Seahawks and lived for Mariners’ playoff runs—even keeping a secret crush on Dan Wilson, right up until her last days. A fierce Democrat, a passionate gardener, and a woman who never let anyone underestimate her—Margaret was a spicy force of nature, deeply loved by her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and will be forever missed. Like a home run, her love will echo forever.
