Margareth O. Kaldestad Obituary (1955 - 2023)

After a 6 month courageous battle with cancer, Margarteth died peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born April 29, 1955 in Laukvik, Norway above the Arctic circle, "Land of the Midnight Sun". Independent and adventurous, Margareth came to Seattle (Ballard) in 1982. She was married to John, her loving husband for 34 years. Together they had two sons, Lars and Erik, who Margareth loved immensely. She was in the banking business beginning in Oslo, Norway and then mostly in Ballard. She was competent, friendly, and everybody wanted to be in her teller line. Margareth enjoyed cross country skiing, walks, boating, and road trips. Most recently, in September she visited Astoria, Oregon. Coeur d' Alene, ID was on her list of favorite places, but she especially loved the 24 years spent at the cabin at Norway Park at Lake McMurry, Mt. Vernon. Margareth was also a proud Norwegian who would wear her Norsk Bunad (national costume) from her area in Northern Norway at the 17th of May Norwegian parade in Ballard each year. Margareth is survived by her husband, John; sons, Lars and Erik; sister, Vera in Bergen, Norway; brother, Trond in Sweden; many nieces and nephews in Norway; and sister-in-law, Linda. Margareth will be dearly missed. Private Burial will be held north of Stanwood. Private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.