Margaret Baumsten, former Metairie resident, dies in CA

MARGARET KOSBERG BAUMSTEN, a former resident of Metairie, died peacefully at her home in Laguna Woods, CA. She was 96 years old.

Known for her commitment to family and friends, Baumsten possessed a glowing smile that marked her as a loyal and trustworthy companion. She exuded grace and dignity and was noteworthy for her dedication to those things and people she felt worthy of her support. She lived in the moment and inculcated in her children, grandchildren and friends a legacy of service and loyalty.

Baumsten was a life member of Hadassah and participated in chapters in Sioux City, here and, later, Laguna Woods.

Born in Sioux City, Iowa, she was a graduate of Central High School, and married her high school sweetheart, Sidney C. Baumsten when she was 21. Known affectionaltely as “Sid,” he predeceased her in January of 2009.

She is survived by daughters Vicki Karno (Jacob) and Zoe Greenberg (Richard) of Stamford, CT; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services and burial was on Thursday, May 8 at Hillside Memorial in Los Angeles.