Margaret M. Barr, 90, a longtime resident of Carson City, passed away Dec. 2, 2008 at her home. She was born on Oct. 30, 1918 in Glasgow, Scotland to Samuel Smith and Elizabeth Reid. Margaret married William Barr on July 6, 1940, in Scotland. The couple lived in Oakland, Calif. for 13 years before moving to Carson City in 1979. Margaret was an avid gardener and gourmet cook. She devoted her life to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 2002.
Survivors include two daughters; Elizabeth and Barbara; five grandchildren Andrew, Karen (Chris), Alex, David, And John and four great-grandchildren; Chris, Ben, Michael, and Brody.
Arrangements are entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley.