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| Peggy Walker |
Miss Peggy
Peggy slipped quietly out of this life on Monday September 3 after a life of pain and assorted surgeries for chronic poor health.
Peg was born January 22, 1934 in Cortez, Colorado the 2nd daughter of Francis W. and Gwen Hurst Jones. She availed herself of very little formal education, relying instead on what she learned in the School of Hard Knocks and by being a voracious reader. She married Grant William Walker September 13, 1968. They had 27 good years together until his death from heart surgery complications on February 4th 1995. Peggy loved birds and animals and could barely bear to see their suffering. She was constantly seeking ways to help her fellow creatures - animal or human.
At age 74, Peg got reactivated in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a 60 year absence. That was very hard, but she felt it was worth it as it gave her the opportunity to be sealed in the Temple to her dear Grant. Her greatest joy the last four years was doing Initiatory work at the Jordon River Temple every Tuesday morning, where she made many dear and valued friendships. Her other great joy was the weekly lunch with her siblings and the brothers' wives.
Peggy is survived by sisters Norma Dee Ryan and Marrilyn Valenzuela, brothers Gordon S. (Sue) Jones, Paul F. (Jean) Jones, Kumen H. (MaryAnn) Jones, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and many dear friends who all loved our "Miss Peggy".
Preceded in death by parents and husband.
We are having an informal "meet and greet" from 11:00 - 12:00, Saturday September 8th at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City followed immediately by a prayer at the grave site.
The family wish to express our thanks and appreciation to Haven Hospice for their care, interest, and compassion, especially Rolland the tall nurse, and Jill the awesome shower giver.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal shelter or food bank.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7, 2012
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Lydia May Lyman
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