Margaret G. Crossland

Margaret was born May 8, 1925 in Ephrata, WA to Adelbert and Natalie (Stuart) Goldsmith, the youngest of five children (by 16 years). She was adored by both her parents and siblings. Margaret graduated from Grandview High School, attended Washington State University, and married the love of her life, Robert L. Crossland, December 1, 1944. They were married for 61 years, farming north of Grandview for many of those years, before moving to Yakima in 1975.

Margaret worked for 22 years as director of special services first in Grandview and then with Naches valley schools. After retirement she continued to assist the State Superintendent of Schools and write grants. She was an active member of Elks women, Women’s Century Club, and P.E.O. In addition, Margaret was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday school and serving as an elder in both Grandview and Westminister in Yakima. Her family always felt she had a direct line to God.

Margaret loved golf, gardening and most of all her family & friends. She was a Master Gardener, and even got a hole in one during golf tournament play. Mostly her family remembers her delicious rolls that filled the house with warm aromas over the holidays. She had a magical touch in creating warm memories for all of our birthdays and other holiday celebrations.

Margaret is survived by son Greg Crossland and wife Deb of Federal Way, WA; Beth (Crossland) Chandler of Ketchum, ID; and Richard Crossland and wife Mimi of Thornton, CO. She is also survived by five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

“Mom” will be missed by many but is at peace, reunited with her husband. A celebration of life will be held at Englewood Heights in Yakima, 12/12/14 at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Macular Degeneration Association or the Memorial Foundation for the Cottage in the Meadow.

Keith and Keith is handling the arrangement.