Margaret Rose Allen passed away at St. Joeseph Hospital on July 28, 2021. She was 82 years old. Margaret was born May 9th, 1939 to Cornelius Derksen and Susan (Theissen) Derksen in Abbotsford B.C. Canada. She was the 9th child of 13 siblings. She worked as a restaurant manager in Bellingham, WA, retired at the age of 62, and moved to Ferndale, WA. Margaret enjoyed sewing, quilting, feeding the hummingbirds, and spending time with her grandchildren. Margaret is survived by her brother Jake Derksen of Canada; sister Mary Hamm of Abbotsford, B.C.; daughter Rosemary Diane Allen of Bellingham; son William Robert Allen (Jane) of Ferndale; daughter Nita Likkel (Brian) of Tonasket, WA; three grandchildren: Shannon Denny (Chris) of Ferndale, Sheena Likkel of Ferndale, Jason Allen of Ferndale; and three step-grandchildren: Chris Mace of Ferndale, Brianna Mace of Puyallup, and Katie Simmons (Donny) of Puyallup. Graveside services will be held Friday August 6th, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ferndale, WA at 2:00 PM. Reception to follow at Portal Way Church of Christ, 6300 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA.