Margaret Jane Bruff Lord passed away peacefully on July 18. She was a descendent of the Whatcom County pioneer Slater family and a long time resident of Arlington, Washington. Her parents were Lee L. Bruff and Beryl James Bruff. Born on October 22, 1918, in Yakima, she and her mother moved to Bellingham when Margaret was ten. There she attended the Campus Elementary School and in 1936 was a member of the last class to graduate from Whatcom High School. Margaret graduated from the University of Washington where she was affiliated with Delta Delta Delta sorority. In later years, she earned a Master in Library Science from Western Washington University.

In 1947, Margaret married her late husband, Millard A. Lord, and they had 63 years together. She leaves their children Susan Lord Porter (Kent) of Bothell and Robert M. Lord of Lake Forest Park, grandchildren Marisa Porter Snyder (Brian) and Anthony Porter (Kilie) and her great-grandson Lucas Kent Michael Porter who was born on June 17.

Margaret was a dedicated teacher for 35 years in Washington state schools in Peshastin, Snohomish, Bellingham, Pullman and Arlington. She was a member of the Washington State Retired Teachers Association, Washington State School Librarians, Tri Delta Alumni, Arlington United Church, and a 50-year member of Chapter I, PEO. She gave many years of service to Camp Fire and enjoyed writing poetry, reading, and playing bridge in her spare time.

The family invites those who knew Margaret to join them at the Arlington United Church social hall on August 18, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Donations in her memory can be sent to a charity of your choice.