Margery Palmer Christiansen

Margery Palmer Christiansen of Asheville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 89. She died peacefully at Care Partners Hospice Center, with her family at her bedside. Miss Margie was born March 8, 1936, in Elyria, Ohio. She was the daughter of Ollie Fenn and Ruth (Durmen) Palmer. Her brother, Rob (Ginny) preceded her in death. Margie met the love of her life, Paul, in 1954, while playing in the Symphony Orchestra at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. With her flute and his violin, they played in the Middletown Symphony Orchestra for 26 years. From the beginning, she and Paul spent all their time together. They enjoyed hiking, Volksmarching, clogging, square dancing, and spending time with family. She especially cherished the family beach house vacations in Oak Island, NC, for twenty years. Margie graduated with a Master's Degree in Education. She was a second-grade teacher, an Intervention Specialist, and a tutor. Margie always enjoyed helping others. She taught flute lessons, was a Girl Scout leader, and a hospital volunteer. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deaconess, taught Sunday School, and played in the handbell choir. In 1992, after she and Paul retired, they moved to Asheville, North Carolina. They were very active in the square dance community. They served as presidents of the Asheville Alamander’s Club and were honored with election to the Western Carolina Round and Square Dance Hall of Fame. She also enjoyed traveling, mountain hiking, rubber stamping, and needlework. In addition, she was a long-time volunteer at the Lewis Rathbun Center, assisting families with patients receiving medical care. Margie is survived by her husband, Paul, married for 67 years; her children, Dan (Rochelle), Susan (Justin), and David (deceased in 2018); and her three grandchildren, Jared, Logan, and Caleb. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was full of life and loved deeply. Her memory and smile will live on in all the lives of those she touched over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Care Partners Hospice Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Road, Asheville, NC 28803

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Margery Palmer Christiansen

March 8, 1936 - May 29, 2025