Margaret Bannick

BANNICK, MARGARET EILEEN LEAMONSBorn in Nebraska on March 27, 1921, died after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, March 28, 2013. She is survived by her brother, Marvin Leamons; her many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family; her daughter and son-in-law, Karon and Charles Snyder; and as well as her grandchildren, Patrick Snyder, Cindy, Mike, and Scott Bannick. Eileen was happy to know her great-grandchildren, Chelsey and Brayden Snyder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Hazel Leamons and her brother, Junior Leamons. She also lost her son, Thomas Bannick. Eileen met and married her husband, George Bannick whom she met working in WWII at Kearney Air Force Base. She retired from Albuquerque Public Schools. Eileen lost George but stayed on in NM where she met her soul mate, Walter Scott. Scottie as he was known and Eileen were active in Road Runners RV group and had many friends together. Scottie passed away in 2012. Eileen was an avid card player and loved nothing better to play a game, any game. She belonged to the Cosmopolitan Women. Eileen had many friends from her card groups, water exercise group, and just groups of people who loved her, many who visited her this past year. Eileen was cared for during the last part of her illness by her grandson, Patrick, daughter Karon, and son-in-law, Chuck. She put up a good fight and had a good life. She leaves us all with fond memories of her love. Services will be held Monday, April 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at St. John's Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona St NE, 87110.