Margaret Mints, 1913-2003
During the silence of our Meetings for Worship, Margaret Mints frequently reminded us of our historic Quaker beginnings by quoting some long ago memorized passage from the Bible. As she spoke, she was able to imply a subtle relationship between this quotation and some ongoing problem in the Meeting. This quiet leadership was a great gift to our Meeting. Even as she advanced into her eighties, Margaret would lead us in pre-Meeting singing and would help with the children's program.
Named for her Quaker ancestor, Margaret Fell Perkins was born on her parents' pioneer homestead near Bison, South Dakota on April 15, 1913... She died on May 19, 2003.