A beloved figure in the Interlochen community, Margaret Beery passed away in January of this year at the age of 84.
Margaret, both by herself and in the company of her family, touched thousands of lives at Interlochen over the last several decades.
Classical IPR presents this broadcast day in celebration of Margaret.
The broadcast will feature recordings of music that she loved along with stories from friends and family about her devotion to Interlochen.
Here, we have collected just a few photos, stories and memories of Margaret that were shared with us.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
Last row left to right: Dave Parrish, Marybeth Parrish, Maryanne Beery, Michael Beery, Eric Snyder, John Wray Beery, Margaret Beery, John Charles Beery
Front row left to right: Anne Beery, Clara Wray Snyder, Margaret Helen Snyder, Sarah Beery, John William Beery
The three words that will stand in my mind for Margaret forever are "caring," "dedication" and "loyalty." Thank you, Margaret.Kathi Houston
"Mrs. Beery was a fabulous ambassador for Interlochen, and she was the epitome of the Interlochen spirit. I am so grateful to have known her. She will be greatly missed by all the Interlochen family."Anneliese Festersen Crawford
Margaret’s love for Interlochen was evident in everything she did, especially her campus tours. She spread that love onto everyone who entered her cart. She always drove #7, affectionately known as "Margaret’s cart." Every time I drive it today, I think of her. She was a great mentor to me, and she is greatly missed by me and by Interlochen.Pamela Shaberly
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God of the hills, grant us the strength to go back into the cities without faltering, strength to do our daily task without tiring and with enthusiasm, and strength to help our neighbors who have no hills to remember.
God of the lake, grant us Thy peace and Thy restfulness, peace to bring into a world of hurry and confusion, restfulness to carry to the tired whom we shall meet every day, content to do small things with a freedom from littleness, self-control for the unexpected emergency, and patience for the wearisome task, with deep depths within our soul to bear us through the crowded places. Grant us the hush of the night time when the pine trees are dark against the sky line, the humbleness of the hills who in their mightiness know it not, and the laughter of the sunny waves to brighten the cheerless spots of a long winter.
God of the stars, may we take back the gifts of friendship and of love for all. Fill us with great tenderness for the needy person at every turning. Grant that in all our perplexities and everyday decisions we may keep an open mind.
God of the wilderness, with Thy pure winds from the northland, blow away our pettiness; with the harsher winds of winter, drive away our selfishness and hypocrisy; fill us with the breadth and depth and height of Thy wilderness. May we live out the truths which Thou hast taught us, in every thought and word and deed. Amen.
When I served as Director of Admissions at Interlochen, Margaret worked for us in the Admissions Office during peak busy times related to both Academy and Camp. It was during those times when I came to appreciate Margaret's vast knowledge of Interlochen history and its people. She was amazing.Jim Bekkering
Back row left to right: Michael Beery, John Charles Beery, Anne Beery, John William Beery, John Wray Beery
Front row left to right: Margaret Beery, Maryanne Beery, Margaret Helen Beery, Eric Snyder
I'm pretty sure that Margaret is now filling the ears of the Heavenly Host with stories about Interlochen, and she'll soon be giving tours of Heaven on a really nice golf cart.Jerry Young
IPR thanks Lisa Sheppley and Jerry Young for their support with this feature.
