SNOHOMISH, WA — Family, friends, and neighbors across Washington and Montana are mourning the sudden and heartbreaking death of Maggie Larimer-Atkins, a beloved wife, mother, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched countless lives. Originally from Libby, Montana, Maggie had made her home in Snohomish, Washington, where she built a life centered around love, family, and community.
Her passing, described by loved ones as completely unexpected, has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew her best — especially her husband and children, who were the heart of her world. “She didn’t just smile — she glowed,” one close friend wrote. “Maggie had a light in her that could brighten the darkest room.”
Known for her optimism and genuine care for others, Maggie was the kind of person who saw the good in everyone, even during life’s hardest moments. Her friends recall her as someone who loved deeply, laughed freely, and gave without hesitation.
But above all, Maggie was a mother — a role she embraced with every fiber of her being. From cheering at late-night practices to offering quiet words of encouragement, she poured her entire heart into raising her children. “Every decision, every sacrifice she made was for them,” a family friend said.
Following her passing, loved ones have organized a community fundraiser to help support her children and ease the financial burden left behind. The campaign aims to cover funeral costs and ongoing family needs, reflecting the outpouring of love and solidarity from those whose lives she touched.
“Maggie often said, ‘Family is who you choose to love,’” her friends shared in a tribute post. “And she lived that every day — if she loved you, you were family.”
As the Snohomish community rallies to support her family, Maggie’s legacy endures through the countless hearts she uplifted and the love she shared so freely.
Her light, those who knew her say, will continue to shine — not just in memory, but in the compassion she inspired in others.
