Margaret passed away April 10 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 5, 1945 at Klamath Agency, OR to Harold "Frenchy" and Francis "Virginia" Gartin.
She was native American belonging to the Klamath tribe. She enjoyed doing crafts. She crafted many beaded keychains and also loved to crochet.
She is survived by her children, Sherie Astorga (Javier) of Missouri, Kathy Mattey of California and Richard Mattey (Nicole) of Arkansas. Her brothers Calvin and James Gartin. Grandchildren Brittani, Blaine, Logan and Lane. Great- Grandchildren Reese, Henley, Ripp and Addison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Harold "Sonny" Gartin and two sisters, Betty Gartin and Roberta Conken.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at TouVelle State Park, Saturday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following there will be a graveside service at Hill Cemetery in Chiloquin, OR.