Margaret Alice Reimann

Margaret Alice Reimann (nee Kitchen), age 90, in Carson City, Nevada Margaret Alice Reimann passed away on August 20, 2022 in Carson City, NV at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of James (Jim) Edward Reimann for 54 years, until he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children who will miss her acutely, Linda Kay Reimann and her partner Tim Deegan of Riverside, CA, Eugene James Reimann, Eric Lee Reimann and his wife Lorena of Carson City, NV, and by four grandchildren: Eli Daniel Katz, Samuel Adam Katz, Rachel Reimann and Joshua Reimann. She was born on April, 3, 1932 in Bucklin, Missouri, the second youngest of ten children. Her two sisters and seven brothers all preceded her death. As a young teenager, Margaret moved to Denver to live with an aunt and completed her schooling there and started working. After meeting and marrying Jim, they moved to California, living in San Francisco, raising their family in San Rafael and ultimately retiring to Lake Tahoe, before finally moving to Gardnerville, NV. She spent her final years in Carson City, with her son Eric and family close by. Margaret could accurately and credibly be described by many as the nicest person they knew. She epitomized the adage “if you can’t say anything nice…don’t say anything at all.” She was a gracious hostess and was always ready to make anyone a sandwich. She loved her family, Johnny Cash, owl figurines, coffee, roses and manicures. She was always a friend to those in need, and created a home where all felt welcome and comfortable, hosting a legendary New Year’s Day open house for eighteen years when living in Marin. She could bring people together, while always shying away from the spotlight – preferring to let others shine. She was open-hearted, unfailingly good-natured, and a model of grace and kindness. In the way of many people who are considered “quiet”, she was an outstanding listener and also a voracious reader. Because she was spare in sharing her opinions, when she did – people paid attention. She could not abide or understand unkindness, and her infrequent criticisms were reserved for those who were mean-spirited. We are grateful to the wonderful caregivers at Ormsby Residential Care in Carson City who truly treated Margaret like family. It was Margaret’s wish to have her remains scattered in the mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. She loved the view and loved their time in Tahoe. The family is planning a small memorial service for a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks friends to consider a memorial donation to FISH (Friends in Service Helping) which serves the homeless, hungry and those in need in the local Carson City area.

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Margaret Alice Reimann

April 3, 1932 - August 20, 2022