Margaret O. Sixbey

September 19, 1921 - September 24, 2014

Margaret O. Sixbey, 93, of 743 Falconer St., formerly of Lakeview Ave. and Bowen St., Jamestown, died at 4:45 A.M. Wednesday (Sept. 24, 2014) in LUTHERAN. She was born Sept. 19, 1921 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of J. Daniel and Ingeborg M. Berg Olson, and was a 1939 graduate of Jamestown High School. Prior to retiring, she had been employed as a bookkeeper and as corporate secretary at EMCO Finishing Products, Inc. She was a life member of the Ira Lou Spring Post 149 American Legion Auxiliary, was a member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, Viking Lodge #65, Independent Order of Vikings, and Christ First United Methodist Church. She had served as a Gray Lady at the Former Jamestown General Hospital, and was a former member of the board of directors of the Easter Seal Society. Following her retirement she enjoyed golf and playing cards. Surviving are a son, John C. (Doreen) Sixbey; a grandson, Kevin S. (Megan) Sixbey, both of Jamestown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Sixbey, who died Nov. 30, 1994. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held at the family lot in Lake View Cemetery. The Reverend Daniel S. Rumfelt, Chaplain at LUTHERAN will officiate. No calling hours will be observed. The family wishes to thank Polly Girts, Patrice Heath, Sandy Kindberg, her many supportive friends, and the staff at LUTHERAN for their care and concern. To send a message to the family, visit the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice or to LUTHERAN, 715 Falconer St., Jamestown, N.Y. 14701. Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.