Margaret Rayburn

Margaret Rayburn
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
1985โ€“1995
Preceded byLyle J. Dickie
Succeeded byJim Honeyford
Personal details
BornApril 5, 1927
DiedMay 14, 2013 (aged 86)
PartyDemocratic
EducationEastern Washington University

Margaret Shaw Rayburn (April 5, 1927 โ€“ May 14, 2013) was an American politician and teacher who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Born in North Powder, Oregon, Rayburn graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.

Career

After graduating from college, Rayburn worked as a teacher in Grandview, Washington. After she retired from teaching, Rayburn was elected to the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995 as a Democrat. She and her husband operated an orchard near Grandview, Washington.

Death

Rayburn died in Sunnyside, Washington.

References

  1. โ†‘ "Margaret S. Rayburn". Yakima Herald. June 11, 2013.
    - "Women in The Washington Legislature 1913-2013 - Margaret Rayburn". Washington State Legislature.
    - "Rayburn, Margaret". Our Campaigns.