Mrs. Peggy Jean Anderson, Galesburg Chapel
69, of Galesburg died at 11:55 am Sunday, April 29, 2012 at her home.
She was born December 24, 1942 in Long Beach, Calif. the daughter of Leo G. and Elsie Bernice Allison Nelson. She married William R. Anderson.
She is survived by her mother, Elsie B. Gibson of Galesburg; her son, Douglas R. (Jan) Anderson of Knoxville, Ill.; two daughters, Cynthia D. Harwood of Galesburg and Michelle L. (Jim) Power of Temecula, Calif.; a brother, Michael V. Nelson of Galesburg; ten grandchildren, Seann, Mackenzie, Shayne, Nathan, Cory, Kacey, Brianna, Chad, Evan and Dylan; and four great grandchildren, Leilani, Addison, Max and Kaylon. She is preceded in death her father and a brother, Russ W. Nelson.
Peggy worked as the Program Director and Counselor for DAC (Drug and Alcohol Program at Oak Grove Institue) in Murrieta, Calif. for 16 years. She retired on October 13, 2008. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1960 and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville, Ill.
A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be 10 AM Friday, May 4, 2012 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel . Pastor Michel Clark will officate. Family will receive friends following the service at Grace Lutheran Church. There will be no visitation, cremation will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Institute. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
Our Deepest Sympathy to your family as you endure this time of sorrow. It is so evident how Peggy touched the lives of so many and will live on through their success; one day at a time. We will miss her dearly. I am so happy to have known her and to have known the wonderful relationship she had with her children and grandchildren. Love to you.
Darlene, Tim, Kelsey and Macky
peggy you were such an inspiration to me while i was there you were always there to give me advice when i needed it but to also put my butt in line when i needed it i am sorry that i never got the chance to visit but i know that one day when he lets me we will meet again so lay away a place for me. i’m glad that your in a better place and your pain is gone. you will never be forgotten and you will be forever loved
Deepest sympathies to Peggy’s family. I knew her from working at OGI in Murrieta, CA from 1996 to 2004. She was an inspiration to both staff and the girls she worked with. She was one who truly made a difference!
I love you Peggy. My deepest sympathies go out to your family, friends, and lives you have blessed.
Perla
Another sad day for the class of1960.Peggy was definitely a special person .I put a small gold star next to her name in my yearbook.I’m sure there are many people who knew Peggy,both friends and family,that need to be together to comfort each other.
In reading Peggy’s obituary, I see the she lived a very fulfilling life helping others,and I am not surprised.
May God bless Peggy.
I did not know Ms. Anderson but work with her son Doug. We are all a product of our environment and influence of our parents so knowing Doug reflects a very positive understanding of his mom. Clearly she will be missed as a mother and grandmother.
Please let her loss cause the family to reflect on the good times and pleasant memory’s.
Joe Connelly
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wayne
Doug and Jan,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother / mother-in-law. I know no words will relieve the pain but just know if you need anything at all, I’m here for you. Love you guys!!!
So sorry to hear about Peggy. We have such good memories of spending time with her in the Burg. She was a great friend. Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the family. She is gone too soon.
To the family. “Sorry for your loss”. Andy Blake and family.
My deepest sympathy to Peggy’s family.
We were classmates at Lombard and GHS. I always enjoyed Peggy and her fun loving ways.
May God bless you and comfort you as you feel the emptiness of not having her with you here on earth.
Sincerely,
Sandie
Dear Cindy and family, I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I know hard it is losing someone so dear. once again I send my sincerest condolences.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you.