Margaret Rayburn
American politician from Washington
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Margaret Shaw Rayburn (April 5, 1927 – May 14, 2013) was an American politician and teacher who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives.
Margaret Rayburn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office 1985–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Lyle J. Dickie |
| Succeeded by | Jim Honeyford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1927 |
| Died | May 14, 2013 (aged 86) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Eastern Washington University |
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.[1]
