Margaret Mary Veich

Margaret was a woman who loved and cared so dearly for her kin.  Regardless of her fleeting memory, she could never forget those who she held dear.  A woman who defied the fates and held on strong until her last breath will remain in the hearts of not only her family and friends, but in the hearts of all those she had touched in her final years.  Her story will not be forgotten, her memory has been restored.

Hand in hand, with her daughter at her side, a strong and courageous woman died on January 26, 2014 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.  She was 79.  Mrs. Veich was born February 23, 1934 in Queens, NY.  Known as Margaret Baxter, she graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in 1953. After graduation, she attended seamstress school and worked for the Hilton Hotel chain.  She married Peter Veich in Pembine, WI in 1956 and as a career military spouse, made many places "home" for her family.  She worked in Civil Service until 1978.  The couple had two children.  Mr. Veich died in 2000.  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Daniel Souder; grandsons, Kyle and Bryan Souder of Portland, OR; son, Peter Veich of Belfair, WA brother and sister-in-law, William and Elaine Baxter of Vero Beach, FL, nieces, nephews and companion, James Joyce of Clackamas, OR.

The family suggests contributions or Join the Movement to STOP Alzheimer's by 2020 at USAgainstAlzheimer's, www.usagainstalzheimers.org .