Margaret Lucille Blizard

November 2, 1936 - July 6, 2013

Margaret (Maggie) Lucille Blizard November 2, 1936- July 6, 2013 Margaret (Maggie) Lucille Blizard was born to Frank Blizard & Edna (Evans) Blizard on November 2, 1936 in Baker, Oregon and passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, 2013 in Albany, Oregon. She lived in various places around the state, including Bend, Union, LaGrande and Roseberg, where she graduated from high school in 1955. Maggie enjoyed both participating in and watching sports of all kinds. During high school, Maggie was an expert markswoman, receiving many awards and medals for her skill. In 1954, she was awarded the Distinguished Rifleman Medal (the highest junior shooting award in the nation) by the National Rifle Association. She participated in high school softball as a starting pitcher, and played in the Pacific Coast Women’s softball league after high school. She held several jobs through the years, and then worked many years for the US Forest Service-Siuslaw Office, retiring in 1996. Maggie was an excellent bowler, and it was through bowling she met Arden Callis, who became her long-time friend and housemate. Together, they traveled to many bowling tournaments around the region & nation. She was a great supporter of Oregon State University women’s athletics, particularly basketball, gymnastics and volleyball. She was also an avid fan of the Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Mariner baseball, and she & Arden made several trips to Arizona to watch the Mariner’s spring training. Some of Maggie’s favorite hobbies included reading, gardening, and feeding the animals that frequented her yard. Maggie is survived by long-time friend, Arden Callis and Arden’s family, and her brother, Robert Blizard & his wife, Daylene. The family would like to thank Evergreen Hospice and all the wonderful caregivers who cared for Maggie. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Evergreen Hospice. An informal celebration of life will be held on July 27 at 11:30 am, at the home of Jeff Callis (29000 Tampico Rd, Corvallis, OR.)