Margaret K. Beaver

Margaret K. Beaver, 87, formally of Upper Marlboro, MD passed on October 18, 2017. Born in Maryland Park, MD, one of four children to Ruth M. (Shine) Hayden and Thomas M. Hayden. Margaret attended and graduated from Maryland Park High School, Class of 1948. After graduation, Margaret married Robert Lee Beaver in July on her 18th birthday. For many years, life revolved around family as Margaret cherished her time as a devoted mother to her four children. She shared her characteristic joy and grace, with her family and a group of dear friends. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and considered friendship as something valued in life. Margaret loved her faith and always volunteered at her parish churches. For a while she was a member of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, in Seat Pleasant, MD and later joined Most Holy Rosary Church in Upper Marlboro, MD. She was always active, participating in most activities and fundraising events. After the children were grown, she worked retail at multiple Hallmark stores. Always happy and smiling, Margaret shared her creative side with many of her card and gift shop customers. Margaret’s husband served as a Chief with the Marlboro Volunteer Fire Department for many years. During that time she was very active with the Ladies Auxiliary, holding the office of Vice President and President. Margaret’s elder years were overshadowed by health concerns beyond her control. Even during those later years, one could always count on her beautiful smile. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Beaver, Sr.; Devoted mother of Robert Lee Beaver, Jr. of Waldorf, MD, Patricia Lynn Kyriss (Mark) of Bryantown, MD, Katherine A. Smith (Joseph) of Spotsylvania, VA and Annette M. Beaver of Chambersburg, PA; Dearest grandmother of Crystal Beaver, Robert Lee Beaver III, Travis Smith and Lindsey Smith; Sweetest Great-grandmother of Alissa, Kaitlin, Kelly and Damian Brickerd. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret was predeceased by her siblings, the late Dorothy Smallwood, Marie Schult and Thomas M. Hayden, Jr. For those desiring, contributions in memory of Margaret may be directed to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Margaret K. Beaver please visit our Sympathy Store.