Margaret Ann Niven
Aug. 29, 1934-Jan. 28, 2018
Palo Alto, California

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Ann Niven announces her passing on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto. She went peacefully in her sleep after 83 years of a full and happy life. Margaret Ann will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Annette (Tony) and Linda (Jay), her children, Ed Jr. (Nellie), Karen, Janine (Dan) and Cindy (Cynthia), and by her six grandchildren, Monica (Mallar), Bo, Rachel (Paul), Stephen, Justin, Kayla and her great granddaughter Morgan.

Mother lived a life dedicated to the education and well being of children and adults. She graduated from San Jose State University and became the first director of a childcare program employing licensed family day care women. In her retirement, she provided leadership and support to many non-profit organizations including KARA, Peninsula Quilters Guild, Avenitas Village, Peninsula Family Service and AAUW.

We all knew her as an award winning quilter but she had so many other interests. She was an accomplished photographer and gardener. She loved traveling whether it was to her favorite destination in Hawaii or the many quilting work shops throughout the country. She had good friends that traveled with her and that brought her so much joy. She will be missed by many.