The Siuslaw News
Florence, Lane County, Oregon
Friday, May 15th, 2009
CURTON—Margaret (Smith) "Peggy" Dawson Curton died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, while surrounded by many loved ones, Monday, May 11, 2009. She was 88 years old.
Peggy was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H., to Margaret Dawson and William French Smith. Peggy grew up in Beverly Hills, Calif., and spent her summers in Wilton. She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Peggy was preceeded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Curton, on March 17, 2009; her brother William French Smith*; and her sister Mary Smith Shy.
Peggy and Bill met at a USO dance. It was a classic "love at first sight." Their wedding was in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 21, 1950. They were married 59 years. They bought a home in Torrance, Calif., where they lived for over 40 years and raised their four children.
Peggy and Bill loved to travel, from a cruise around the world to an RV trip up the coast. It was on one of their many RV adventures that they discovered Florence. Their RV broke down, and while they waited for parts, they fell in love with the area. Within months they bought a new home and moved from Torrance to Florence in 1994.
Peggy had an avid interest in the law, and loved discussing and challenging her brother on legal issues. She was very proud of his success as Attorney General of the United States in the Reagan administration.
He, too, was proud of her success when she won a case in the U.S. Appellate court.
Peggy was an avid sportswoman. She loved trout fishing, swimming and scuba diving, boating, and even tried snow skiing. She was very creative and artistic. She worked with mixed media art, design, knitting, sewing, crochet, and was particularly fond of gardening and reading. Most of all, she was the eternal optimist, defender of those less fortunate, with a kind word and a genuine smile for everyone she encountered. Her laughter, and gracious giving nature endeared her to so many. She will be missed by all.
She is survived by her son Gregory Curton of Reedsport; daughters Nancy (James) Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette (Michael) Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise (Barry) of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Hospital, Portland, Ore.
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The Register-Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, page B2
Margaret Curton
FLORENCE — The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home for Margaret Smith Curton of Florence, who died May 11 of age-related causes. She was 88.
She was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H. She married William "Bill" Curton on Jan. 21, 1950, in Palm Springs, Calif.
She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Survivors include a son, Gregory of Reedsport; three daughters, Nancy Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise Barry of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband died March 17, 2009.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Remembrances to Providence Hospital in Portland.
NOTE:
*Peggy Smith Curton's older brother, William French Smith [b. August 26, 1917 d. Oct. 29, 1990], is also buried in this cemetery.
William French Smith died at the age of 72. He served Ronald Reagan as a personal lawyer in California and then as U.S. Attorney General. Smith died of cancer in Los Angeles. As Attorney General from 1981 to 1985, Smith championed efforts to weaken civil rights laws and antitrust enforcement. His most historic act was advocating for the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florence, Lane County, Oregon
Friday, May 15th, 2009
CURTON—Margaret (Smith) "Peggy" Dawson Curton died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, while surrounded by many loved ones, Monday, May 11, 2009. She was 88 years old.
Peggy was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H., to Margaret Dawson and William French Smith. Peggy grew up in Beverly Hills, Calif., and spent her summers in Wilton. She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Peggy was preceeded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Curton, on March 17, 2009; her brother William French Smith*; and her sister Mary Smith Shy.
Peggy and Bill met at a USO dance. It was a classic "love at first sight." Their wedding was in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 21, 1950. They were married 59 years. They bought a home in Torrance, Calif., where they lived for over 40 years and raised their four children.
Peggy and Bill loved to travel, from a cruise around the world to an RV trip up the coast. It was on one of their many RV adventures that they discovered Florence. Their RV broke down, and while they waited for parts, they fell in love with the area. Within months they bought a new home and moved from Torrance to Florence in 1994.
Peggy had an avid interest in the law, and loved discussing and challenging her brother on legal issues. She was very proud of his success as Attorney General of the United States in the Reagan administration.
He, too, was proud of her success when she won a case in the U.S. Appellate court.
Peggy was an avid sportswoman. She loved trout fishing, swimming and scuba diving, boating, and even tried snow skiing. She was very creative and artistic. She worked with mixed media art, design, knitting, sewing, crochet, and was particularly fond of gardening and reading. Most of all, she was the eternal optimist, defender of those less fortunate, with a kind word and a genuine smile for everyone she encountered. Her laughter, and gracious giving nature endeared her to so many. She will be missed by all.
She is survived by her son Gregory Curton of Reedsport; daughters Nancy (James) Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette (Michael) Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise (Barry) of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Hospital, Portland, Ore.
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The Register-Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, page B2
Margaret Curton
FLORENCE — The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home for Margaret Smith Curton of Florence, who died May 11 of age-related causes. She was 88.
She was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H. She married William "Bill" Curton on Jan. 21, 1950, in Palm Springs, Calif.
She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Survivors include a son, Gregory of Reedsport; three daughters, Nancy Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise Barry of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband died March 17, 2009.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Remembrances to Providence Hospital in Portland.
NOTE:
*Peggy Smith Curton's older brother, William French Smith [b. August 26, 1917 d. Oct. 29, 1990], is also buried in this cemetery.
William French Smith died at the age of 72. He served Ronald Reagan as a personal lawyer in California and then as U.S. Attorney General. Smith died of cancer in Los Angeles. As Attorney General from 1981 to 1985, Smith championed efforts to weaken civil rights laws and antitrust enforcement. His most historic act was advocating for the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Siuslaw News
Florence, Lane County, Oregon
Friday, May 15th, 2009
CURTON—Margaret (Smith) "Peggy" Dawson Curton died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, while surrounded by many loved ones, Monday, May 11, 2009. She was 88 years old.
Peggy was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H., to Margaret Dawson and William French Smith. Peggy grew up in Beverly Hills, Calif., and spent her summers in Wilton. She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Peggy was preceeded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Curton, on March 17, 2009; her brother William French Smith*; and her sister Mary Smith Shy.
Peggy and Bill met at a USO dance. It was a classic "love at first sight." Their wedding was in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 21, 1950. They were married 59 years. They bought a home in Torrance, Calif., where they lived for over 40 years and raised their four children.
Peggy and Bill loved to travel, from a cruise around the world to an RV trip up the coast. It was on one of their many RV adventures that they discovered Florence. Their RV broke down, and while they waited for parts, they fell in love with the area. Within months they bought a new home and moved from Torrance to Florence in 1994.
Peggy had an avid interest in the law, and loved discussing and challenging her brother on legal issues. She was very proud of his success as Attorney General of the United States in the Reagan administration.
He, too, was proud of her success when she won a case in the U.S. Appellate court.
Peggy was an avid sportswoman. She loved trout fishing, swimming and scuba diving, boating, and even tried snow skiing. She was very creative and artistic. She worked with mixed media art, design, knitting, sewing, crochet, and was particularly fond of gardening and reading. Most of all, she was the eternal optimist, defender of those less fortunate, with a kind word and a genuine smile for everyone she encountered. Her laughter, and gracious giving nature endeared her to so many. She will be missed by all.
She is survived by her son Gregory Curton of Reedsport; daughters Nancy (James) Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette (Michael) Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise (Barry) of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Hospital, Portland, Ore.
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The Register-Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, page B2
Margaret Curton
FLORENCE — The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home for Margaret Smith Curton of Florence, who died May 11 of age-related causes. She was 88.
She was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H. She married William "Bill" Curton on Jan. 21, 1950, in Palm Springs, Calif.
She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Survivors include a son, Gregory of Reedsport; three daughters, Nancy Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise Barry of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband died March 17, 2009.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Remembrances to Providence Hospital in Portland.
NOTE:
*Peggy Smith Curton's older brother, William French Smith [b. August 26, 1917 d. Oct. 29, 1990], is also buried in this cemetery.
William French Smith died at the age of 72. He served Ronald Reagan as a personal lawyer in California and then as U.S. Attorney General. Smith died of cancer in Los Angeles. As Attorney General from 1981 to 1985, Smith championed efforts to weaken civil rights laws and antitrust enforcement. His most historic act was advocating for the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florence, Lane County, Oregon
Friday, May 15th, 2009
CURTON—Margaret (Smith) "Peggy" Dawson Curton died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, while surrounded by many loved ones, Monday, May 11, 2009. She was 88 years old.
Peggy was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H., to Margaret Dawson and William French Smith. Peggy grew up in Beverly Hills, Calif., and spent her summers in Wilton. She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Peggy was preceeded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Curton, on March 17, 2009; her brother William French Smith*; and her sister Mary Smith Shy.
Peggy and Bill met at a USO dance. It was a classic "love at first sight." Their wedding was in Palm Springs, Calif., on Jan. 21, 1950. They were married 59 years. They bought a home in Torrance, Calif., where they lived for over 40 years and raised their four children.
Peggy and Bill loved to travel, from a cruise around the world to an RV trip up the coast. It was on one of their many RV adventures that they discovered Florence. Their RV broke down, and while they waited for parts, they fell in love with the area. Within months they bought a new home and moved from Torrance to Florence in 1994.
Peggy had an avid interest in the law, and loved discussing and challenging her brother on legal issues. She was very proud of his success as Attorney General of the United States in the Reagan administration.
He, too, was proud of her success when she won a case in the U.S. Appellate court.
Peggy was an avid sportswoman. She loved trout fishing, swimming and scuba diving, boating, and even tried snow skiing. She was very creative and artistic. She worked with mixed media art, design, knitting, sewing, crochet, and was particularly fond of gardening and reading. Most of all, she was the eternal optimist, defender of those less fortunate, with a kind word and a genuine smile for everyone she encountered. Her laughter, and gracious giving nature endeared her to so many. She will be missed by all.
She is survived by her son Gregory Curton of Reedsport; daughters Nancy (James) Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette (Michael) Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise (Barry) of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home. Remembrances may be sent to Providence Hospital, Portland, Ore.
~~~~~~~
The Register-Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, page B2
Margaret Curton
FLORENCE — The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at Burns's Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home for Margaret Smith Curton of Florence, who died May 11 of age-related causes. She was 88.
She was born March 11, 1921, in Wilton, N.H. She married William "Bill" Curton on Jan. 21, 1950, in Palm Springs, Calif.
She graduated from Beverly Hills High School.
Survivors include a son, Gregory of Reedsport; three daughters, Nancy Coyle of Troutdale, Claudette Giles of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Denise Barry of Reedsport; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband died March 17, 2009.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. Remembrances to Providence Hospital in Portland.
NOTE:
*Peggy Smith Curton's older brother, William French Smith [b. August 26, 1917 d. Oct. 29, 1990], is also buried in this cemetery.
William French Smith died at the age of 72. He served Ronald Reagan as a personal lawyer in California and then as U.S. Attorney General. Smith died of cancer in Los Angeles. As Attorney General from 1981 to 1985, Smith championed efforts to weaken civil rights laws and antitrust enforcement. His most historic act was advocating for the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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