Meg Esplin

Meg (as Margaret M preferred to be called) Esplin, a beloved mom, grandma and friend, was reunited beyond the veil with her dear parents, Karl G and Beyrle Esplin, and countless other loved ones on 1-8-18 - Monday, January 8th, 2018. Meg was 67. Born in Helena, Montana on July 13, 1950, Meg lived in Billings, Montana and Salt Lake City, Utah before moving to Lakewood, Colorado. She attended Bear Creek High School and sang with the Sounds of BC before graduating in 1968. 

Meg attended college, first at Ricks - now BYU-Idaho - then BYU (Provo) but "caught the acting bug" and found herself performing in many theatrical productions and making good friends along the way. She enjoyed sharing her musical talents and was often given the opportunity in the form of church callings, her favorite being playing piano for the children's primary. She sang often, even lending her unmistakable pipes to the Colorado Mormon Chorale. 

The Forest Service counted Meg in their ranks for 34 years, from 1976 to 2010. In the mid 80's she also began moonlighting as a Tupperware Consultant. She lived in Lakewood, Colorado until she had the chance to relocate to New Mexico, where she had dreamed of living the retirement life. She moved to Albuquerque in 2004 and retired in 2010, giving her time to devote to her love of cooking, dreams of entertaining and relishing her time with her pets. 

Meg is survived by her children Mackensie (Kiki) Luke and Marc Esplin, their respective spouses Forest and Isabel, her grandchildren Xavier, Samuel, Bella and Ian, her stepdaughter Celeste, step-grandsons Tyler, Trevor and Trey, as well as many close cousins, treasured friends and numerous others whose lives she touched. 

Per her wishes for a party in lieu of funeral services, a potluck party will be held in honor of Meg at 3pm on Saturday, January 20th at 2807 Cabezón Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. A Meg-approved celebration will also be held this summer in Colorado, details to be announced. 

In place of flowers, please remember her by enjoying our beautiful National Forests or making a donation in memory of Meg Esplin to Forest Service reforestation efforts. (For instructions, please visit //www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/donations and click on the "Plant-A-Tree" link.)

To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to:

Southern Chapel

2400 Southern Blvd

Rio Rancho, NM 87124