This sad occasion marked the passing of our beloved Margie, yet because she loved much and was loved by many there was a lot of happiness mingled with the tears.

"I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark would burn out in a brilliant blaze than be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet."
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-- Jack London
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