Margaret Helen (Belgum) Probstfield Obituary (1943 - 2021)

Born Mar 02, 1943, Margaret Helen (Belgum) Probstfield attended Lewis And Clark High School in Spokane, WA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Margaret Helen (belgum) Probstfield.

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Birth	Mar 02, 1943
Date of Passing	Aug 20, 2021
About	Margaret Helen Belgum Probstfield was born in Spokane, WA on March 2, 1943 and died in Phoenix, Arizona on August 20, 2021. Margie was amazingly intelligent, beautiful and loving person. Her parents Helen Mabel Glenn Belgum and Henrik Olaf Belgum lived in Spokane for over 30 years. Dutch was the Senior Pastor at Central Lutheran. Margie was also proceeded in death by her sister, Kathryn Belgum Jacobson. Margie is survived by Dr. Jeffrey Probstfield, her husband, Erik Probstfield, son, Kathryn Bruner and Laura Nelson, daughters, their spouses and numerous beloved grandchildren. Margie and Jeff also adopted 3 children, Cindy Probstfield, Dawn Probstfield and Robert Probstfield. We are further blessed by their beloved children. Her sister, Carolyn Belgum Pendle and her husband, Robert and their 3 children and numerous grandchildren live in the state of Washington. Kathy's surviving children Beth Kammers and Mary Eklund and their families also live in Washington state. Margie lived in Spokane during her early life. She attended Hutton Elementary School and Lewis and Clark High School graduating in 1961. She attended Pacific Lutheran University and graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington. She began her Physical therapy career at Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. Margie and Jeff were married in Spokane December 28th 1965. In 1967, they moved to Minneapolis where Margie was a physical therapist at Deaconess Hospital. Their 3 biological children were born there. In 1978, they moved to Houston, Texas. In 1981 they adopted 3 children. The family moved to Washington D.C. in 1984 and were there until 1993 when they moved to Kirkland, Washington. In 2009, Margie was rear ended in a car accident and appeared to have a concussion. Later work up showed that she was cognitively impaired. In late 2013, they moved to Chandler, Arizona to be closer to Erik and Mary. With the unselfish and gracious care of a number of caregivers, Margie's life was extended until August 20, 2021. Margie was an extraordinary athlete, accomplished flautist, wonderful mother and a beloved grandmother known to some as Bama. She was a devout Christian and an amazing wife. She was an inveterate fisherman and taught her husband, children and many grandchildren how to fish. She loved flowers and was an outstanding and devoted gardener. Most of all, she is remembered by family and friends as the most kind and gentle person they have ever known. Her glacial melting smile will be missed by all. Rest in Peace, Dear Margie. Published by Spokesman-Review on Sep. 5, 2021.