BOURDON, Margaret

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona - 09/10/2004 Margaret P. Bourdon, 90, died Sept. 6, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix. She was born in Safford, to William J. and Phyllis Walser Preston. She grew up in Pima where she went through elementary and high school. Margaret married Roger "Hodge" Foster in Los Cruces, New Mexico he passed away in 1943. She had been a secretary at the Service Command Center at Papago Park in Phoenix where German prisoners of war were held. It was there that she met William R. "Bill" Bourdon and they were married in 1946. They moved from their home in Phoenix to live on the Bourdon Ranch east of Show Low. They sold the ranch in 1963 and they moved into Show Low. Bill passed away in 1973. Mrs. Bourdon was for many years active in the Order of the Eastern Star and the Northern Arizona Cow Belles Association and had served as President of the State Association. She enjoyed life and always enjoyed being with her family and friends. She enjoyed many activities including playing Bridge with the ladies every Friday at the Branding Iron. She was a faithful wife and stood by Bill during the many years he served in the Arizona State Senate, and helped him as the wife of a cattle rancher. Mrs. Bourdon is survived by her two sons, Jerry ( Marva Lou "Mickey") of Shumway, Roger (Janie) Foster of Eagar; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday Sept. 10, at the Show Low Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a viewing held Thursday at Owens Mortuary in Show Low and one hour prior to services at the church. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Memorial Park in Phoenix. To send private condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.owensmortuary.com