Home > United States of America > Washington > Spokane County > Spokane > Holy Cross Cemetery > Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey

Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey

View larger map

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey

Birth	:	11 Mar 1914 Bellevue, King County, Washington, USA
Death	:	28 Apr 2014
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.7242012, -117.4160995
Plot	:	Section J
Description	:	Margaret SNJM (Agnes Miriam) DOWNEY Sr. (03/11/1914 - 04/28/2014) DOWNEY, Sr. Margaret (Agnes Miriam), SNJM Margaret Downey was one of 13 children born to Irish father, Patrick and Bohemian mother, Victoria Kotaska Downey. Her father took up a homestead in what is now Bellevue, WA. Stories of their family, home and the beauty and fertility of their land have been precious memories shared by Margaret. Her parents believed strongly in Catholic education and were determined that their children should attend Catholic schools even though it meant crossing Lake Washington on a ferry and taking busses to school. Margaret graduated from... Read More	Margaret SNJM (Agnes Miriam) DOWNEY Sr. (03/11/1914 - 04/28/2014) DOWNEY, Sr. Margaret (Agnes Miriam), SNJM Margaret Downey was one of 13 children born to Irish father, Patrick and Bohemian mother, Victoria Kotaska Downey. Her father took up a homestead in what is now Bellevue, WA. Stories of their family, home and the beauty and fertility of their land have been precious memories shared by Margaret. Her parents believed strongly in Catholic education and were determined that their children should attend Catholic schools even though it meant crossing Lake Washington on a ferry and taking busses to school. Margaret graduated from Cathedral elementary school and Holy Names Academy in Seattle before joining the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. She pronounced her vows in 1934 as Sister Agnes Miriam and began her teaching career shortly thereafter. She earned a B.A. in Education from Holy Names College in Spokane and a M. Ed. in Education from Western Washington State College in Bellingham. From 1934 -1978 she taught every grade as well as serving as Principal from 1958-1975 in parochial schools in Oregon and Washington. In 1981, Sister Margaret was invited to begin the Associate Program in Seattle for men and women desiring a prayer and ministry connection with the Holy Names Sisters. In 1986, Sister Margaret moved to Ferndale, then Blaine, as a member of a pastoral team, a ministry she loved and to which she was well-suited because of her gentleness and compassion. Although by 1996, when most people her age would have fully retired, Margaret continued to offer ministry service at Convent of the Holy Names, in Toppenish, and back in Spokane to assist with the Associate Program there. Throughout her ministries, she has been loved and respected. She had a special gift for empowering her teachers and students to be creative and successful. Margaret loved to travel, and enjoyed time in Europe, Hawaii, and Lesotho in South Africa, where the Holy Names Sisters have schools and orphanages and a clinic. She did Bloomsday eight times, placing third in her division! Margaret was serious about her responsibilities, but her Irish eyes and celebrative spirit were nearly always in evidence! She will be remembered for her joy in music and dancing, her ability to form lasting relationships, and her joy in life. She not only waltzed on her 90th birthday, she did an Irish jig! She celebrated her 100th birthday this March, and although her heart and feet were surely dancing, it was a sit-down affair, nonetheless joyful for that! Sister Margaret died April 28, 2014. She is survived by her religious Sisters and by generations of her numerous and loving nieces and nephews, many of whom were present at her centenary celebration! Mass of Resurrection will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Convent of the Holy Names. Memorial gifts may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, 2911 West Fort Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224. Published in Spokesman-Review on Apr. 30, 2014

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey's memorial?
Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane County, USA.
When did Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey death?
Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey death on 28 Apr 2014 in
Where are the coordinates of the Sr Margaret Cecelia Downey's memorial?
Latitude: 47.7242012
Longitude: -117.4160995

Family Members:

Parent

Patrick Downey

(1843 - 1926)

Victoria Mary Kotaska Downey

(1868 - 1960)

Siblings

Catherine A Downey

(1896 - 1967)

Sr Mary Catherine Dolores Downey

(1899 - 1987)

Sr Mary Margaret Jane Downey

(1903 - 1991)

Agnes Marie Downey

(1905 - 1965)

Martha Loretta Downey

(1909 - 2003)

Josephine Therese Downey Burke

(1915 - 2008)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7242012, -117.4160995

2. Saint Davids Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7244630, -117.4224170

3. Resthaven Cemetery
Mead, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7483300, -117.3611100

4. Evergreen Cemetery
Mead, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7505989, -117.3606033

5. Fairmount Memorial Park
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7075005, -117.4869003

6. Holy Rosary Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7360039, -117.3408051

7. Jesuit Cemetery of the Oregon Province
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7364006, -117.3394012

8. Dartford Cemetery
Dartford, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7842178, -117.4206238

9. Fort George Wright Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6821290, -117.4802020

10. Saint Michael Mission Cemetery
Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7308300, -117.3258400

11. Orchard Prairie Cemetery
Hillyard, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7392700, -117.3261700

12. Riverside Memorial Park
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6599998, -117.4606018

13. Mount Nebo Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6624985, -117.4689026

14. Greenwood Memorial Terrace
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6568985, -117.4708023

15. Saint John The Evangelist Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6450000, -117.4105000

16. Peone Cemetery
Peone, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7769012, -117.3039017

17. Pleasant Prairie Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7305984, -117.2752991

18. Finlay Burial Site
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7845000, -117.5353500

19. Woodlawn Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6492004, -117.3135986

20. Saint John Vianney Catholic Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6619000, -117.2715000

21. Family Pet Memorial Animal Cemetery
Colbert, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8392290, -117.4439130

22. Saint Stephens Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6017230, -117.3911700

23. Spokane Memorial Gardens
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5988998, -117.4393997

24. Moran Cemetery
Spokane, Spokane County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5957985, -117.3685989