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Margaret Hay Roper, 93 often said she imported her parents, three brothers and one sister from Scotland so she could be born in America, in the territory of New Mexico. She referred to death as "going your merry way". She did so on Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Margaret was born October 6, 1910 to Scottish immigrants Thomas and Agnes Brown Hay in Koehler, Territory of New Mexico. Margaret was preceded in death by husband, Lyle D. Roper in 1975, and granddaughter Kenna Llane Strupe in 1986. She was the last of her immediate family that included her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include daughter, Margaret Alaine Roper of Albuquerque; son, James T. Roper and wife, Flo, of Raton, NM; granddaughters, Karen Janway and Mary Lynn Roper, both of Albuquerque; grandsons Steve Roper of Columbus, Ohio and Mark Roper of Raton; great-grandsons Brian Sherman, Daniel Roper, Jacob Roper, Tim McKee, numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by 8 step grandchildren, 17 step great-grandchildren and 7 step great-great-grandchildren. Margaret Roper, while growing up, lived in various coal-mining camps and spent her early adulthood in Raton working and raising her family. In 1958, Margaret and Lyle moved to Albuquerque. She worked as a sales clerk in many areas of the city. Margaret was the first clerk hired to work for Toys by Roy, where she did what she loved most, spending much of her time with children. She was always there to support her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never knew a stranger and had the great gift of gab. Margaret touched many lives and will be remembered for her humor, story telling, care giving and generosity. One of the greatest highlights in her life was her trip to Scotland for her 84th Birthday. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Raton, NM. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Sunday, January 4, 2004, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 1660 L. Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036-5602. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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