Obituary

Margaret Buswell Obituary

Margaret R. Buswell, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 80. She was born October 17, 1942, in Bellevue, Nebraska, to her parents, Irene (Stewart) and Melvin Holmes. On May 2, 1964, she entered a lifelong commitment of marriage with Larry Dean Buswell in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Margaret's life was defined by her role as a loving mother and grandmother. She loved them like Jesus and she left her mark on their lives. She was a proud grandmother; she spent hours in conversation with her grandchildren right up to the end of her time on Earth. She was a sister to Don, Bob and Carol. Recently she has longed to see her mother in Heaven; she even expressed her desire to see her just days before their reunion.

Margaret's legacy of love for people continued throughout her life. She was quick to welcome a stranger to any setting. She was eager to listen and would express genuine care for people. Her greatest pride was her grandchildren; the immeasurable hours spent with them created lasting memories they will treasure forever.

Throughout life she went on many adventures and shared her time and energies with hundreds of people. In high school she won Miss Melody and used her love of music to be an accomplished accordion, saxophone and piano player. Her love of fine arts led to her judging high school speech and one act plays as an adult. She traveled to Zambia, Africa with Gospelink ministries twice and spent time working with native Christian ministries. She volunteered for years at the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Omaha caring for and loving women in difficult situations. She was a longtime supporter of the Oakland-Craig Knights and missed very few activities. She began substitute teaching in the area around the year 2000. She loved her time at Oakland-Craig but Omaha Nation and Walthill Schools had a special place in her heart. She loved engaging with the students and getting to know them.

She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother, Don.

Margaret leaves behind her husband Larry; daughter, Sandy (Ben) Pearson and four grandchildren: Camden (Kora), Makenna, Miles and Mason; son, Jim; brother, Bob (Donna) Holmes; sister, Carol (Dennis) Butte; nieces and nephews, family and friends.