LOGAN, UTAH: Margaret Stevens Hayward died peacefully in her sleep on December16 at her home at Williamsburg Retirement Center in Logan at the age of 97. She was born August 10, 1909, in Logan, Utah to Sydney O. Stevens and Tyro Yeates Stevens.

She resided in Logan until age eight, at which time the family moved to Ogden where she attended Ogden City Schools. She attended Utah State University.

She married Joseph Clare Hayward on May 28, 1930. After the birth of their two children, Carol Ann and Joseph Steven, they spent many years in the pursuit of her husband's studies in medicine. They settled in Logan where he practiced at the Budge Clinic for forty two years.

In her earlier years, Margaret was a member of Fine Arts Club, A.C. Women's Club, and the Logan Golf and Country Club. She was a member of the L.D.S Church. She and Clare enjoyed traveling and visited many foreign countries. One of the highlights was their first trip to England where they visited the birthplaces of her grandparents. Margaret loved beautiful things. She loved entertaining friends and family in their lovely home.

After her husband passed away in 1996, Margaret moved to the Williamsburg Retirement Center in Logan where she spent ten happy years with loving friends. The family gives special thanks to the wonderful staff at Williamsburg, and especially to Margaret's angel, Cathy Hall.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Hayward, a son-in-law, Arthur (Jean) Bellingham, nieces and nephews, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clare, her two beloved children, Steve and Carol, her sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Clyde Buehler, and her two brothers.

According to her wishes there will be no funeral services. Burial will be in Logan City Cemetery with a simple short service on Wednesday, December 20th at 12:00 pm. She wishes to thank all those who have been so kind and caring. Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary. Condolences amy memories may be sent to the family at Allen Mortuaries.