Worth Repeating

Taken directly from Maggie's Site:

Margaret Alaina WilliamsMarch 14, 2002 – October 27, 2005

Margaret Alaina Williams, 3, died Thursday in her Beaverton home surrounded by her loving family after a brave battle with a rare form of leukemia.

Pastor Rick Ellingson will officiate at a traditional memorial service for adults only at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 1st at Skyline Memorial Gardens. A special service for children will be held Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 pm at Creative Children’s Center in Beaverton.

Maggie was born March 14th, 2002, at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. She was the oldest child of Rick and Elizabeth Williams of Beaverton. Although she was named Margaret after her great grandmother, it was the nickname of “Maggie May” that stuck. Maggie was a third generation Rod Stewart fan, and last month realized a dream when her favorite rock star invited her and her family to a tea party in his Beverly Hills home.

The precocious 3-year-old girl was bright, funny and at times determined to get her way. She was a natural charmer who loved to sing, dance and play. She attended preschool at Creative Children’s Center, where she enjoyed painting, drawing, playing dress up and entertaining her young peers at circle time. Maggie also liked to read books, have tea parties, dress up like a princess, eat finger foods that she could dip in an array of sauces and dance along with singers in the “American Idol” and “Rockstar: INXS” competitions.

Her all-time favorite activity was playing with her baby sister Angelina, who she taught to dance. Maggie was a proud big sister and a cherished daughter, cousin, niece and granddaughter.

Her smile could light up any room and brighten the life of anyone she encountered. She had a strong will and carried herself with a dignity and grace rare for one so young. Maggie wanted to one day become a doctor, nurse, rock star and princess. Instead, she became a hero with a heart of gold.

Survivors in addition to her parents and baby sister include grandmother Sharon Trett; grandparents Robert Trett and Sara Nelson; grandparents Al and Elaine Williams; great-grandmothers Margaret Borchardt and Lois Trett; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A special thank to Dr. Oleson, Dr. Norwood, the nursing staff at Legacy Emanuel, the transplant team at Doernbecher and the hospice staff who opened their hearts and gave so much to Maggie and her family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Cancer Association,

www.childrenscancerassociation.org.