Margaret Fay Dodge, 86, of Freeland, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on May 20, 2009.

Margaret was born June 10, 1922 in Peoria, Ill., to James and Fay (Harris) McCurdy.

The family moved to Topeka, Kan., where Margaret attended and graduated from high school in 1940. It was at this high school that she met her lifelong sweetheart, Douglas Dodge. They were married in 1942 in Glendale, Calif.

Margaret dedicated her life to taking care of her family. Her husband pursued a career in the Air Force so as they moved all over the country, and an overseas tour in Japan, she indulged in her love of history and explored every area’s culture.

The family moved to Seattle in 1965, were Margaret was involved in the Totem Girl Scout Council. The family built a home in Freeland in 1978 and moved up permanently in 1984, where Margaret continued to enjoy her family, time spent with friends, playing golf and bridge and remaining active with the Girl Scouts for many years.

Margaret is survived by her husband of 67 years, Douglas Dodge; daughter Dyanne Carithers; two granddaughters, Lisa Martin and Kendra Leirer; and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by a daughter, Susanne Gilkey.

Friends are invited to remember her at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28 at the Useless Bay Country Club.

Visser Funeral Home is helping the family with arrangements.