In Memoriam
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War solemnly recognizes the passing of Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans Past National President Margaret Atkinson on Saturday, July 10, 2025.
PNP Atkinson served as the Auxiliary National President with excellence from 1994 to 1996. Over the years, PNP Atkinson served in a multitude of both elected and appointed National Auxiliary officer positions. A woman of remarkable talent, PNP Atkinson served the Auxiliary for over 80 years. Her wisdom and experience in the Auxiliary were an invaluable resource to a host of Auxiliary National Presidents. As most of you know, Sister Margaret was the devoted wife of Past Commander-in-Chief Elmer “Bud” Atkinson. Brother PCinC Bud, who served as CinC in 1992, passed in 2017 at the age of 92.