Obituary of Margaret Louise Metzker

Margaret Louise Metzker of Bittern Lake Alberta passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the age of 80 years.

Margaret was born on March 12, 1938, to Irven and Alice Budd in Rimbey, Alberta. She was the sixth child in a family of seven children. Her parents moved to the Bittern Lake area around 1939 and this area became her home. On June 28, 1957, she married the love of her life Walter Metzker. They made their home on the farm by Bittern Lake where they still reside today. Margaret and Walter had three children, Terry, Cindy, and Ken. Margaret had a great love for her family and always generously gave everything she had to them never asking for anything in return. She was compassionate, kind, and caring and when neighbors, family, or friends came over she always had the coffee pot on and some baking to put out on the table. She would spend endless hours visiting and chatting with them. After her children were in school, Margaret worked for many years at the Hay Lakes grocery store. She will be remembered by the many people that she served during those years in the Hay Lakes community. We will remember Margaret for her wonderful sense of humor and the sparkle in her eyes right up to the end. 

Margaret will be forever loved and remembered by her husband Walter of 61 years; her children Terry Paul (Gord) of Millwoods, Cindy Hansen of Hay Lakes, Ken (Laureen) Metzker of Gwynne; ten grandchildren Shauna, Jason, Bradley, Matthew, Heather, Luke, Mark, Brittney, Morgan, and Tyson; ten great-grandchildren; brothers Clifford Budd of Ponoka, Gordon (Elinor) Budd of Wetaskiwin; sister Ellen Christiansen of Spruce View; sister-in-law Gertie Budd of Crossfield. She will also be lovingly remembered by Petra, Reinhard, and Lena Kranich of Germany as well as many other relatives and friends. 
She was predeceased by her parents Irven and Alice Budd, and brothers Francis (died in infancy), Ralph, Russell, and Martin. 

Margaret will always hold a special spot in our hearts forever.

A Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 1;00 p.m from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hay Lakes AB.

If family and friends so desire memorial contributions can be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church roof fund, cemetery fund or to STARS air ambulance.