Margaret Ann Tait

Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Soderquist) Tait was born on October 21, 1927 to Albin Theodore Soderquist and Opal Julia (Sargent) Soderquist in Des Moines, lowa. She was the youngest of three children, and the only girl. She was the apple of her Dad's eye! Life in the Great Depression was very challenging, and after many moves the family settled in Denver, Colorado. Peggy was not only a good student, but also a beauty that was six feet tall! She was captain of the Drill Team at South High. She graduated in 1945. Don Tait had his eye on her from Junior High on and won her hand in marriage in 1947. They lived a very full and exciting life together for almost 70 years. They had six children over the span of twenty years. Mom always welcomed everyone into our home. There was always enough to add extras at the table. After the kids were gone, Mom went back to college in her 60's to finish getting her degree which had been put on hold as she was raising children. She was so proud of that accomplishment! She also learned to quilt in her 60's and made dozens of quilts for all of us and many friends. They are treasures! Mom also wrote a book (Mixed Cookies) and was published when she was 88 years old. She was very proud of that too. Her beloved Don passed away on Nov. 30, 2016, and she mourned him until the day she went to be with him. We are so thankful that she is now experiencing the greatest JOY with Jesus and Papa! She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Tait, her Mother and Father,her brothers, Dick and Bob Soderquist, her son-in-law Steve, her grandson Brendan, and granddaughter Lacey. She is survived by her six children: Christopher Tait (Rhea, Margy Shell, Melanie Murphy (Michael), Matt Tait (Madai), lan Tait, Amy Parsley (Rocky). 22 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren! There will be no service, but please visit the Keith and Keith website to watch a video of her life and leave a comment.