Obituary: Colton, Margaret
Age 92
COLTON, Margaret
(Age 92)
Margaret Colton, of Hauser, Idaho passed away May 10, 2016 at Hospice House of North Idaho.
She was born April 6, 1924, in Miami, Arizona, and adopted by Maria Benzor.
She lived in Arizona and southern California where she attended school.
In 1951 Margaret married Richard Colton in Los Angeles, California, and had eight children.
After their retirement from the Army and living in several locations from southern California to Alaska, they settled at Hauser, Idaho in 1968.
After managing the store at Westside Resort for many years, she served as an auxiliary member of the American Legion, St. Stanislaus altar society, Hauser Lake election board, involved in the women’s quilting group at St. George’s, and enjoyed many years going to Ceramics Galore.
Margaret is survived by children, Richard (Pam) Colton, Penny (Lawrence) Bradbury, Patsy (Paul) Morton, Robert Colton, Pamela (Larry) Heuett, Peggy (Jerrald) Barsten, and Priscilla (Craig) Routson; 26 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Stolie Rivera; sister-in-law, Gwen Heuett; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; grandson, Jason Bradbury; and son, Randy.
Visitation will be Friday, May 20, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel.
Margaret’s Funeral Mass will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. George’s Catholic Church in Post Falls, Idaho (2010 N. Lucas Street), with burial following at 2:30 p.m. in Forest Cemetery, Coeur d’Alene (1001 N. Government Way).
A reception following the burial will be at Margaret’s residence at 12234 N. Burdette Lane, Hauser Lake.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice House of North Idaho for her care.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835 or St. George’s Catholic Church.
You may visit Margaret’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com