Margaret Bernice Lanfear died on Nov. 25 at her home in Medford.
She was born on Jan. 10, 1921, in Thunder Hawk, N.D.
On Feb. 28, 1939, she married Emery Lanfear. They moved to Burns in that same year. Her husband owned Lanfear’s trading Post and Lanfear’s Flowers and Pet Shop.
Lanfear loved to fish and hunt all over Harney County. The picnics and outings with friends and family were the highlight of her life. Picnicking at Idlewild Park was her favorite.
She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Lady Elks in Burns.
Lanfear is survived by her daughter, Yvonne (Vonnie) and son, Calvin (Cal).
She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery; daughter, Joyce; mother and father; and two sisters.
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