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Welcome to Margaret Sugar's website. This is a celebration of Margie's life & impact on so many people over the years.

On August 8th, Margie was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare (poorly-differentiated neuroendocrine) cancer which ended her life on October 14th. Margie remained positive and content through her illness. Realistic about not fighting it, instead she continued to connect with her many friends and family, setting another example on how to live our own lives in the face of adversity, with serenity & peace.

Margie lived her life large, set a model for us all, and we should cherish our time with her. Feel free to browse all the blogs, look at some photos, or enter your brief comments, or longer remembrances.

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Hiking & Then Kicked Out!

Sep 9

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9/9/2008 7:31 AM

Kim, River & I headed out Saturday for a weekend backpack up around Buffalo mountain above Frisco. Just a few miles from the ugly mass of neuvo-condos is a wonderland of the rugged Gore Range. We saw a buck and fawn, heard a pack of coyotes just outside the tent (River's musk gland, something we're normally not aware of, became very evident), saw a herd of big horn sheep (or mountain goats?) in the distance, and enjoyed lots of flowers, dips in cold lakes, and wondrous views of mighty mountains.

When we returned, Anne told us that Mom was feeling so good that not only had she returned to her old habits, she wanted her independence. She kicked out her caregivers for the next several weeks!

Feeling her oats, she went on a double date with Mac & friends, and then last night headed out to a dance apparently!

So while Margie still is losing significant weight, she is currently pain free and enjoying life on her own at home and socializing with friends. While we all want to help out, there frankly is not too much we need to help Margie with - aside from some driving. Personally, I suspect Mom hated how much we all messed up the order and cleanliness of her condo!

This was great news to return to. After being here for about 9 days, Kim leaves this afternoon and I'm getting caught up on my blog updates. (Several folks have asked for more current content, so I've been able to retroactively put up some postdated blogs this morning.)

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Mac McGinty 11/7/2008 11:00 AM

Although I have said my final goodbye to this world class lady, Margie, I still feel the pain of her loss. It will take some time to shed the loneliness I feel. Her love is still in my life and I see her smiling face when I close my eyes. At my age I despair of ever finding anyone to take her place in my heart. My final wish for her is that her soul is souring with eagles Submitted By: Mac McGinty

Stacy Margolin 10/30/2008 5:15 PM

I met Margie at Boulder Police Department. We were advocates together, and she was always a ray of sunshine...and kindly advice. In 1996 she shared her special brownie recipe with me - and I have used it ever since, always thinking of her when I made a fresh batch! Margie will be missed. I was so fortunate to know and work with her. Submitted By: Stacy Margolin

Michael Everitt 10/28/2008 8:58 PM

Margie, thank you thank you thank you for John and Peter! My life is richer for them. Submitted By: Michael Everitt

Mark Stangl 10/27/2008 9:59 AM

Margie thanks for a wonderful life. I remember clearly that Mexican cooking classes and our introduction. There's so much history that without you I would have never had two wonderful children, Tait and Abby. Thank you for the love and care you gave them in those early years. Thank you for adventures skiing and your relentless optimism and curiosity about the world around you. You never had an unkind word for anyone. I learned a great deal from you. Submitted By: Mark Stangl

Kate McEachern 10/27/2008 8:38 AM

To the Family of Margie: I am deeply sadden by the loss of Margie. I met your mum when I was a young child living as a neighbor on Streetsboro Street in Hudson, Ohio. I fondly spent time watching Margie prun her Bonsai collection at the kicthen table, collect chestuts from the tree on the corner of the drive way and walking the land back to the Robinson's property. She was always kind to me, warm and loving with an amazing smile, and a glitter in her eye. You knew she was wise when you met her. Her grace and love will be truly missed. While it has been years since I have seen her (last in 1988 en route to Telluride - I spent the night with a friend and had a fabulous dinner)she will always be an inspiration. God Bless. Kate McEachern South Burlington, VT Submitted By: Kate McEachern

Neal McBurnett 10/26/2008 3:25 PM

I read Margie's obituary in the Boulder Daily Camera today (Oct 26). It is a lovely tribute to such a wonderful person. I learned new things about her adventures in life, and look forward to seeing everyone at her memorial service. I also learned of the death of another wonderful UUCB friend, Flo Isackson, on the same page. Such strong women! Here is a link: http://www.dailycamera.com/obits/2008/oct/26/margaret-hawkins-sugar/ Submitted By: Neal McBurnett

Sherry King 10/20/2008 7:43 AM

I am alternately stunned and deeply saddened at the thought of my world without Margie Sugar in it, except in my heart and memory. Our connection began at the Unitarian Church and extended to Summit County, Colorado. I have been so grateful for the blog. Margie's family, thank you for that. I send my heartfelt condolences. Submitted By: Sherry King

Bea Hearne 10/20/2008 6:08 AM

I have known Margie all of my life; she knew my parents before they were married in Colorado Springs in 1954. We rekindled our freindship with a family visit in 2001, when we stayed together in several locations around Colorado, and then she visited us in England last fall 2007 to see our farm in Devon. Thanks to email we were able to keep in regular touch this past year, sending photos and exchanging news. We will miss Margie's loving enthusiam for our lives and those of her family and friends, and send to all of the family our very best wishes and our very deepest sympathy. Submitted By: Bea Hearne

Howard Marchbanks 10/19/2008 4:36 PM

Margie was one of my mother Gretel (Bloesch) Marchbanks' oldest and dearest friends, and even though I was only able to get to know her late in her life, i consider her one of the most extraordinary people I will ever be blessed to meet. My mother and I want to leave these words in her memory for her family and friends: "The loss of a single tree stills a thousand songs."--Author Unknown Submitted By: Howard Marchbanks

Harold and Mim Lasswell 10/18/2008 12:20 PM

Marge showed us how to "love life" even while her own life was ebbing away, and she was an inspiration to all of us on how to die the way she had lived, with grace and dignity.We will miss her. Harold & Mim Lasswell. Submitted By: Harold and Mim Lasswell

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