To Mike , Roberta and friends and family of Margaret's. The world lost one classy lady. She was a little lady with a gigantic personality and impeccable taste. She was the perfect ambassador and mentor for Lady Riders everywhere. There will be a giant hole left in the universe where Margaret once stood that nobody can fill. She was truly, one of a kind. Godspeed dear Margaret. May you ride on in eternity as trainer for all the Guardian Angels that keep us safe as we ride. Keep the shiny side up and the rubber to the road. You will be forever in our hearts.
Tia Dorsey
August 4, 2014
Mike, the Virginia/DC Motor Maids share in your loss. Margaret was a special lady and Motor Maid. She will be missed by all the Motor Maids, we all looked forward at Convention to see your and Margaret walking hand and hand throughout the Convention Hotel. Margaret always with a Big Smile on her face, with her man at her side!!! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, she will be missed, but not forgotten. With all our Love...
Virginia/DC Motor Maids
July 31, 2014
Every conversation, every moment spent with Margaret was a treasure. I came to know her and Mike via Motor Maid conventions. She will be missed dearly.
Angela Woofter, Tennessee Motor Maids
July 28, 2014
Margaret was a great inspiration, always generous in giving of her time and knowledge. We have lost a great lady but not the great gift she shared through her life. Mike, God bless you and comfort you.
Cyndi Frohman
July 28, 2014
Mike
I am with you today in spirit. What a lucky man to have had such a grand and inspiring lady at your side for so long. She was a tireless ambassador for the sport of motorcycling, the Motor Maids and most especially, all things 'Mike'. Your love and devotion to each other was a gift few people will ever know. My prayers to you and your family.
Jan Barrett
Jan Barrett
July 28, 2014
Mike, Roberta and Family,
Aunt Margaret will be truly missed. She was always gracious, kind and giving. She lived a full, active and meaningful life. Treasure the memories. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Linda and Francis Brown
Lenice (Charles) Pafford
Linda Brown
July 27, 2014
Rest in peace Margaret. You lived a truly remarkable and blessed life. My heartfelt condolences to Mike and the rest of the family.
Mike Gretz
July 27, 2014
Peg and I send our thoughts and prayers. Please know we thought the world of Margaret and always enjoyed her company, conversation, and wisdoms. We admired her knowledge and most adventuresome stories and experiences. She was a very special lady. Mike you can call on us any time if you need any company or assistance. We are up north in MN but we will be thinking of the family in the days ahead.
Ron Detweiler
July 27, 2014
I am very sorry that Margaret has left us. I always enjoyed our " girl chats" and the time we spent together. We could talk about anything and laughed a lot about many things. She was a very affectionate person who had a hug and a smile for everyone. They even put a picture of her hugging a friend in the Cedar Rapids Gazette on the picture page one day. Boy ! Did I tease her about that! She was a wonderful wife, loving Mother and a great friend. We've had a lot of good laughs and I will miss her very much. Love you Margaret.
Malinda Finley
July 27, 2014
We are saddened to lose another Motor Maid who set the path for us motorcycle women that still wanted to be a lady. I wish I had known you to have talked to you and learned from you. We truly want to share your sorrow. We want you to know you are in our hearts and prayers. Central West Florida "We Ain't Right Girls". May God bless you and keep you wrapped in his loving arms. Amen
Central West Motor Maids
July 26, 2014
Mike and family, We are so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. The world has lost a great lady. Margaret (and you Mike) were always so welcoming to us whenever we met in our AMA activities and during Roger's time working at the AMA. She will be missed by so many who had the honor to know her. We hope all your wonderful memories of your life together and motorcycle travels will help you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Roger and Melinda Ansel
Roger and Melinda Ansel
July 26, 2014
Our sympathy to the family. It was always a pleasure to see them at EAA adventures. Margaret always made me (Shirley) feel accepted and included in the events. As Margaret has traveled thru the valley to her house with the Lord (Psalm 23) it was a valley full of things most of us do not get to do. Now she has "Peace in the Valley".
Shirley and Cleo Dodson
July 26, 2014
My prayers go out to Mike, the family and all those who knew and loved Margaret. She was a true treasure and inspiration to us all. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to spend some time with her and Mike last year in Vegas. Margaret now rides with the angels and in all our hearts. Ride in Peace.
BJ Johnston, AZ Motor Maid
July 25, 2014
Mike, and Roberta, we share in your loss. Margaret was someone special to us and we will miss her more than we can express. Her devotion to the sport of Motorcycling will never be equaled by anyone, ever. Remember when the MotorMaids made parade laps at the National Dirt-Track events.. You could always spot Margaret, so neatly dressed, riding her Blue and Grey Harley, with her Blonde hair poking out from under her "Harley hat". And who can forget that little finger-nipping Poodle she carried around in her purse or pocket for those many years?
When we first met in 1951, Margaret started in on me, giving me advice as to how a person should act and conduct themselves to project a positive image to the Public about Motorcycling. Those lectures and well intentioned guidance have stuck with me all of these years.
Even tho events have kept us many miles apart all of these years since the early 50's, we have been able to get together when our paths have crossed during your, and our, many trips around the country. We will always remember those visits with fondness.
I will always be grateful for Margaret's words of wisdom, her examples, and her encouragement in helping inspire my love for the Sport of Motorcycling. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
Bob and Nancy
Robert "Bob" Kimm and Nancy Kimm
July 25, 2014
We have been fortunate to have shared a small portion of the Wilson's life and want to offer our condolences to the family. In addition to the many motorcycle trips Mike and Margaret made, some coast to coast followed immediately by Mikes annual PT-22 trip to California. Margaret would follow in the car for ground support. What an adventurous couple willing to share their experience with so many people. Yes, Margaret will be missed.
Jim and Celia Zangger
July 25, 2014
Mike,
You and Margaret continue to be role models in our lives! You two knew how to have fun, how to celebrate the everyday and to take advantage of every opportunity to live life large! Whether on two wheels, up in the air or sharing your zeal for life with your family or friends, you made everyone you encountered feel alive!
Thank you so much. We ache for your loss but know your relationship with Margaret was so wonderful, it could only lead to pain in losing her. But, what memories you have.
Love, Gin and Sue
Gin Shear and Sue Slate, Sister Motor Maids
July 25, 2014
Very sorrowful at Margaret's passing - sympathies to Mike and the rest of the family. I and my husband, Jim Dean, met them by chance at Anamosa a few years ago while she was doing a shoot with M. Lichter. They imediately made both of us feel like we were old friends. Mike and Margaret were two of the most wonderful people to meet - we have always felt like that day was a gift, It was so very easy to see how much a couple they truly were; so inspiring that each could be such an individual, yet together they transcended and because so very much more. Such a day, we will never forget our lucky encounter and the awesome memories. Happy Trails Maragret.
Janet Pinger
July 25, 2014
My heart go out to you and your loss of your beloved Margaret. She'll always be part of my life along with you Mike
Kim Fuller
July 25, 2014
Mike,
I was honored to fellowship with you and Margaret; two of the most gracious people I have ever met. Margaret will be greatly missed.
Mike, I have never met a man who honored his wife more than you. Your love and respect for Margaret was not only a testimony of your unwavering love for her, but also evidence of your character.
Our hearts go out to you. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you
John & Toni Willoughby
John Willoughby
July 25, 2014
Inspiration that will LIVE ON FOREVER !! God Bless you Margaret & THANK YOU for all you had done here for us WOMEN Motorcyclists. May you RIDE that Golden Highway in the Sky and keep an eye on us all! Godspeed and to Margaret's family, THANK YOU FOR SHARING your loved one with the WORLD !!
Anni from Omaha
Anni Besch
July 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of Margaret. Her happy smile will be missed by many.
Phyllis Barber
July 25, 2014
Such a wonderful positive role model. Always with the biggest smile on her face when she would greet you. We really missed Margaret at convention this year but we will always treasure the memories of conventions passed. God Speed Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family especially her husband Mike.
Sandra Hinksman
July 25, 2014
My heart goes out to Mike and the family! We have lost one of the great ones.
Deb Sanders
MM: AZ, SNV and NM
Deb Sanders
July 25, 2014
My thoughts are with Mike and his family at this time of loss - Margaret was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.
Christine Paige Diers, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Christine Paige Diers
July 25, 2014
I was honored to meet Margaret at several of our Motor Maid conventions. Margaret was an inspirational woman and motorcyclist. She will be missed by her Motor Maid sister.
Regina Altizer, New York Motor Maid
Regina Altizer
July 25, 2014
I met Margaret and Mike at my very first Motor Maids convention in Grand Rapids, MI in 2011. They welcomed me (a new rider) with open arms and treated me so kindly and with the utmost respect. I have an autographed picture of Margaret (back in the day) which hangs on my living room wall. I will always remember her with great admiration. What a wonderful role model for us all!
Marcia Gallas, Ohio/WV Motor Maids
Marcia Gallas
July 25, 2014
My heart goes out to Mike and the the family! My heart is broken - it is so hard for the rest of us to lose such a beloved motorcycle Icon! Margaret was so very sweet to me every time we talked at Motor Maid conventions - she was such an inspiration as a motorcyclist and as a woman. Her presence was truly missed at convention this year. I wish I could attend the services but I can't but I will be there in spirit. Colorado Motor Maid
Mona White
July 25, 2014
My condolesences go out to Mike and the family of Margaret. From the time I bought a Honda 90 from her, to working at the dealership and to know her since, she has had a place in my memories. It was always a pleasure to talk about family or motorcycling with her. She made a mark on the world. I was fortunate to have known her. She will be missed by all. Dan Slife
Dan Slife
July 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Mike and the entire family, what a wonderful lady who will be greatly missed. Maryland Motor Maid
Diane Hawker
July 25, 2014
We were just asking about you a couple of weeks ago. Margaret was just an incredibly wonderful lady and she will be missed greatly! Mike, may God enfold you in His loving care and give you strength during this time of loss!
Suzi & Ed Fisher
July 25, 2014
Our hearts go out to Mike and family. Margaret was truly a great woman and we were honored to have known her and shared some of her life with her. Mike's love and devotion for her is something that everyone should experience. We pray for your family in this time of grief that you can find peace. The National Motorcycle Museum is very fortunate to share some of Margaret's motorcycling years with the public. God Bless you and your family, she will be missed by all.
John and Jill Parham
July 25, 2014
Prayers to Mike and the family. Margaret was such a genuine, warm, wonderful and generous person whom we'll all miss tremendously. I am honored to have known her. I pray you all will be comforted by the love and support of your friends, along with the many cherished memories Margaret has left you with. - Indiana Motor Maid
Leah Knight
July 25, 2014
My sympathy to Mike and family for their tremendous loss. She was greatly admired by her Motor Maid sisters.
Tennessee Motor Maid
Ruth Young
July 24, 2014
Our hearts go out to Mike in the loss of his "wonderful" Margaret, a woman oh so very strong in such a gentle way. We will miss her dearly.
Keith and Norma Fletcher
Norma J. Fletcher
July 24, 2014
I was blessed to spend some time with Margaret and Mike in Bend, OR. Her spirit was something special. I will always cherish the photos and memories I have of her.
Donna McKale, Tennessee Motor Maid
July 24, 2014
Love and prayers from your TN MM Sisters
Frances Rader
July 24, 2014