STEVENSON
Margaret T. (nee McPhee), PhD
July 31, 1922 - May 2, 2018
In the early morning of May 2, Margaret died peacefully surrounded by love. She was, and always will be, deeply loved and cherished by her daughter, Anne Graff, and her son Keith Stevenson (Marcia Levar), and loved forever by her grandson Scott (Shauneen) Stevenson, whom she loved so dearly, and darling twin great-granddaughters, Aarya and Isla, so dear to her heart. She will be lovingly remembered by many caring family, friends and colleagues. She was predeceased by her husband Andrew (1997), beloved son Morris (1968), sisters Lucille Hunter and Betty McPhee, brothers Bill and John McPhee. Margaret’s life was one of grace and dignity, kindness and thoughtfulness, always nurturing family and friends and all those around her. In her career as an educator she was a leader and a mentor, starting with her first year as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse in Drumheller School District 1941-42. While Supervisor Language Arts K-12 with Edmonton Public Schools during the final 10 years of her work 1978-88, she focused on children’s learning and the role of language in their learning. When she retired she took on and successfully completed her PhD in Education, her thesis entitled “Leadership in Education: Effecting Change”, documenting the work she and her team had done. Margaret was always a strong advocate for children and worked tirelessly to provide high quality,ongoing professional development for educators. Her influence extended nationally and internationally. The family would like to express our very great appreciation and thanks to all the staff at Mel Miller Hospice Unit 9Y Edmonton General for their loving and compassionate care of Margaret during these past months. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 9, between 7 and 9 P.M., at Connelly McKinley, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Thursday May 10 at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 - 123 Street, Edmonton. If so desired, donations may be made to the Margaret T. Stevenson Talented Young Writer Award, Edmonton Public Schools, Attn: Strategic District Supports, Centre for Education, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton T5H 4G9
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