Rose Queen

Margaret Crowther has lived a life of service. She married in 1958 and moved to The Dalles, Oregon, and then to Los Angeles, California where she and her husband were both deeply involved with the civil rights movement. We had to stand up for what we thought was right and just, she said. Margaret even got to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She and her husband then moved to South Africa where they worked with the poor and supported the struggle to end apartheid. During her stay she was fortunate enough to meet the Pope and Bishop Desmond Tutu. After leaving South Africa Margaret continued to help others through various church groups and women¹s organizations.

The Royal Rosarian Court selected Margaret as the 2007 Rose Queen. She received her nomination for being the positive light of the Friendship House always cheery and smiling, she brings happiness to both staff and fellow residents. Members of her family and the staff of the Friendship House attended the ceremony where she received her crown, flowers and robe.

Events like these are one of the many ways that Marquis celebrates the lives of our residents, while also encouraging them to continue dreaming and achieving. If you have a loved one deserving of Marquis’ royal treatment, contact Care Connector at (503)CONNECT for answers to your questions about life at Marquis.