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Margarete “Marge” Brittain (1929-2024)

Marge Brittain
1929-2024

Margarete Eloise Anderson Brittain, 94, was born on July 12, 1929 and passed away on May 12, 2024. Her burial was held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Oregon.

Along the way she lived in various states until her family moved to Kenny Lake in 1959. She homesteaded, and was instrumental in making a community well, putting together a volunteer fire department, updating a community hall and, in conjunction with her husband, a high school for the homestead community. She was active in state and national politics. In later years she chose to retire in Baker City, Oregon.

Preceding her in passing were her parents, five siblings, husband, and daughter Christine.

Marge is survived by her sister Mary Alcorn, son Steven, daughter Doris, 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com