Margaret Loretta Hines Fellows, 90 years old, and known as "Marge" by friends, passed peacefully at home from natural causes and entered into heaven on December 20, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Her beloved twin sister, Esther Lovetta Hines Peterson preceded her in death on November 28, 2015 in Ellensburg, Washington.

Born December 3, 1925, and raised in Yakima, Washington, Marge and Esther were daddy's little girls. Their father, Chester LeRoy "Roy" Hines, son of Norwegian immigrants, raised the girls with their loving mom, Grace Loretta Herbert Hines. Grace, of French Canadian descent, often dressed the twins identically, innocently unprepared for girlish mischief to play out at home and school.

As teenagers, Marge and Esther worked in the office at Yakima's Ford dealership, Burrows Motor Company, where their dad became one of the top five salesmen in the U.S. They graduated from Yakima High School in 1944. Considered beauties and referred to as "The Gold Dust Twins" by classmates, they were the only students who had a car, a Ford Model A.

The Yakima Ice Skating Rink was where Marge, a figure skater, met the man she would soon marry. Jack Fellows was an ice hockey player on a local team, playing the position of goalie. Jack joined the Marine Corps, and in 1960, was stationed at Camp Pendleton. The couple settled down with their four children in Fallbrook where they remained for the next 55 years. Marge's first job in Fallbrook was as an avocado packer when the train would come through town to pick up the avocado crates. Work that followed was for Southwest Bank, local doctors' offices, and then retirement after working as administrative secretary for Fallbrook Hospital.

Marge loved ice skating, ballroom dancing, ceramics, and making flower arrangements from her garden. With their love of ballroom dancing, Marge and Jack joined the Smooth Dancers Club among other dance clubs. They often held dances at their home. Through the years, Marge enjoyed travel and went to Bermuda, China, Russia, Europe, and Alaska. She loved camping at the beach in her RV.
Her husband, Jack Burton Fellows, preceded her in death in 2004. Marge Fellows is survived by three daughters, Connie Skoff, Penny St. James, and Wendy Huber. Her only son, Scott Fellows, died in 1975. Her nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren have fond memories of holidays at the Fellows family home. Picking oranges, swinging on the porch swing, and family barbecues were the norm.

In life and death, Marge and Esther had a special bond which closely paralleled each other even though they lived in separate states. The family recognized and appreciated their special twin-ness. They remained lifelong best friends, talking daily on the telephone, and traveling together.

We will remember her smile, her warmth, her energy, her love for life, family, and friends. She displayed the unconditional love of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She worked very hard all her life and made a difference in the lives of many. We invite you to join us and celebrate her life.

A Memorial Service for Marge will take place on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Riverview Evangelical Free Church, 4980 Sweetgrass Lane, Bonsall, (760) 941-1430.
She will be laid to rest at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima, Washington beside her parents and sister.