Margaret JoAnn King

Margaret JoAnn "Donie" King, died at age 95 peacefully and surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Bob, married for 61 years. Also predeceased by her son Barry; brother Charlie and his wife Sue; and her parents George Barry and Laura Ashwell. Born in Detroit MI, she is a proud graduate of the Academy of Holy Angels where she made lifelong friends. Her Catholic faith was strong and a comfort and guidance to her. Donie was raised in south Minneapolis and in turn raised her family there. Donie and Bob had legions of friends and enjoyed many winters in Destin Fl. They made and kept friends from grade school through high school and college, across states and neighborhoods. She also spent 48 summers "at the lake" outside of Grand Rapids reading and cooking while Bob kept busy in his workroom. She was a great golfer and tennis player and champion bridge player. She was known to cheerfully leave her bed late at night to join her kids and grandkids for a raucous game of poker. The table won't be the same without her. Donie was always ready for the next fun thing and was at the center of every gathering. Every child in the neighborhood could drop in for lunch or a cookie or a Band-Aid. She lived with enthusiasm, kindness, compassion, and a willingness to try anything. Her friends dubbed her 'the Queen of Kings" and indeed she was. She had a great sense of humor which remained with her to the end, or to quote her "when you got it, you got it". The family is very grateful for the care and fellowship provided by all the wonderful staff at Jones Harrison Senior Living, many of whom came to say goodbye when she died. She is survived by children Bob (Susan, Colin and Katherine, Olivia and Willie), Barry' s wife Cathy and children Ian and Erika (Norah and Owen) and Colin and Annie (Milo), Laura King, Gina Jacobson (Perry, Katie, Anne and Emily) Casey King (Bob Johnson, Aleisha and Drew, Taylor and Dan), David (Rosaleen, Connor and Lauren, and Anneliese) Liz Houtz ( Steve, Charlie, Maggie and Danny) Margaret King (Ajaya). Visitation at Church of St Patrick, 6820 St Patrick Lane, Edina, from 10-11 Am Tuesday January 3, Mass at 11 AM followed by luncheon at the church. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements by Washburn McReavy, Edina, Mn. Memorials preferred to Second Harvest Heartland, Catholic Charities of St Paul and Minneapolis, or a charity of your choice.

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Margaret JoAnn King

February 28, 1927 - December 27, 2022

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Margaret JoAnn King

February 28, 1927 - December 27, 2022

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