Margaret Stowell

Margaret was born on April 16, 1951 to William Joseph and Jessie Strahl
McCabe in Madison Wi. She was a loving daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, dear friend, and soul mate. Through her journey of life she attended St. Patrick's Grade School and East High School in Madison, Wisconsin. She worked for the Department of Corrections for many years. She took great pride of her involvement and accomplishments in the "FAST" Families and Schools Together program. She enjoyed bingo, cribbage, driving like a race car driver, fish fries at the lake and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her three children; William Patrick (Maria)
McCabe, Rhonda Kay (Zach) Stowell and Daniel Warrren Stowell Jr., her
step children; Linear (Aleesha), Vanessa, Amanda (Junior), Aaron and
Tisha, 33 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers, Michael McCabe, Patrick McCabe, Terrance (Darlean) McCabe; two sisters, Judy (Tim) Peterson and Charlene (Jack) Dunn and many nieces and
nephews. She is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Jessie McCabe,
grandparents, Charles and Grace Strahl, Frances and Mary McCabe and her
soul mate Harvey Walls.

A celebration of Margaret's life will be held at NEW BEGINNINGS ALLIANCE CHURCH, 602 Acewood Blvd, Madison, on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Margaret to
Rhonda Stowell, PO Box 101, Waunakee, Wisconsin 53597 or donations to Agrace Hospice Care Inc, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway Madison WI 53711

Letter from Heaven

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for you dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you were part of my plan.
There's so much that I have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over,
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So, if you meet somebody who is ad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free,
Remember you're not going... you're coming here to me.

P.S. God sends His Love.