Marguerite Rose McClay

Marguerite May 30, 2010

Marguerite was born in 1952 in Pacific Grove, CA to Hugh Thompson McClay III & Eugenia Sutton McClay. Actually, Eugenia hated her given name, Ivy Eugene, and changed it to Eugenia Josephine, but she always went by Gene. Though her mother and sister always called her `sis`. Marguerite has 8 siblings, 4 sisters & 4 brothers. Her family has always called her `Margy`, with a `y`, which came about because Margy couldn`t spell and her mother said she could spell it any way she wanted.

After finishing high school in 1971, Marguerite moved to Portland, OR, where she remained until 1975. Then she lived a year in San Diego, CA. Moved back to Portland in late 1976 And remained until 1985 when she moved to Seattle, WA. Marguerite married Randal Bays in 1980 and had a son, James Alan McClay Bays (Jamie) in 1986. Marguerite and Randal divorced in 1989. Her son, Jamie, was born in Seattle, WA and when he turned 3 years old, Marguerite moved with him back to Portland, a single mother.

Marguerite at Grand Canyon 2003

Marguerite attended Portland State University[1] from 1995-1999 graduating with a BS in science and minor in technical writing. After graduating, Marguerite worked for Lockheed Martin as a technical writer in a data center supporting Nike network infrastructure. Previous jobs are many, including: ice cream super scooper(high school),hotel night auditor, cabinet/furniture maker, preschool teacher assistant.

Marguerite met Andy Fraser in 2001 and they married on May 30, 2010.

Marguerite is currently the owner/creator of Rose Chocolatier[2], maker of hand crafted gourmet chocolates.

To guests who visit New Mexico, Andrew and Marguerite recommend a variety of New Mexico local activities.