Margaret Mary Lindley, 87, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away November 25, 2011, at the Silver Wood Good Samaritan of Silverton, Idaho. She was born May 12, 1924 at Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; Margaret was the daughter of George Edward and Johanna Mary (Feil) Butler.
Margaret attended schools in Coeur d’ Alene and she attended and graduated from the Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy of Coeur d’ Alene in 1941.
Margaret married Claude B. Houchin in 1942 in Coeur d’ Alene; they moved to Wallace in 1950. On September 10, 1965, Margaret was remarried to Walter Lindley; Walter preceded her in death in April of 1973.
Margaret worked for the employment office in Coeur d’ Alene for two years; she then worked for the Shoshone County Court system from 1960 until her retirement in 1989.
Margaret was a member of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Wallace, Idaho, a member of the Wallace Lady Elks and a member of the Womens Benefit Association.
Margaret loved and enjoyed her family, cooking, crocheting, crafts, collecting dolls and tea cups, and planning parties and family reunions.
Margaret is survived by her children George Houchin of Prichard, Idaho, David and Becky Lindley of Spokane, Washington, Bob and Adele Houchin of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mark “Wink” and Patti Houchin of Wallace, Idaho, John and Jackie Houchin of Meridian, Idaho and Dorothy Houchin of Wallace, Idaho; one sister Mary Jo Crowder of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; one brother Glen and Kay Butler of Florence, Oregon; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter Lindley, two sons Gary Lindley and Steve Houchin; one daughter Claudia Houchin; and one sister Jidd Malaby.
Cremation was held and Vigil Services will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at the Silver Wood Good Samaritan of Silverton, Idaho; a Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Wallace, Idaho with Father Tom Loucks serving as celebrant. Inurnment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery of Kellogg, Idaho.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Silver Wood Good Samaritan of Silverton, Idaho or to the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Wallace, Idaho.
SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.
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My condolences to Margaret's family. Margaret was a wonderful lady. I enjoyed working with her at the Shoshone Clerk's office--she had a great sense of humor and was very kind to all. She was well known for her beautifully decorated cakes--she baked our wedding cake. Blessings to you, her family. -- Joe and Sandy Watts
Margret was a lady of incredible class. She was always gracious, kind and helpful to me and my father who liked and respected her too. She was knowledgable, careing and helpful. She sometimes acted a little "gruff" but once you knew her she was a kind gentle person with a heart of gold. I'm sad knowing she isn't wiht us, but very glad to have known her. -- Michael Peacock
My condolences to the families of this wonderful lady. -- Pat Wheeler
Our condolences to all of you. Margaret was a great person. Know that you will all miss her. Also know that you have lots of memories. May God Bless you all. -- Joann and Darrel Carlson
Dorthy(Dot), Patti, and family, She was a very kind and a regular customer when I had my Tea shop. Margret and her friends were a joy to serve. We had some great times. God Bless you all. -- Sherrie Holman
Dave & family, so sorry to hear your mom passed. We got to know her when my Dad was at Good Sam. She always had a smile and a hello. She was always so nice. she will be missed. -- Linda and Al Cummings
So sorry to hear about Margaret. She was very special to me and she will be missed. God's blessings and peace with you all. -- Bob Bonomi
Oh Dave and family-I'm so sorry you've lost such a wonderful, classy lady. She was always so kind to me. May she rest in peace with her loved ones. -- Julie Crnkovich
Wink, Patti and Family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this time of loss to your family. May God give you all some peace. -- Gary and Cheri Shelley
We would like to offer our sympathy to each of you, in learning of the passing of your Mother. She was a pleasure to have known. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts
