LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Peggy was born in Oakland, California, on Aug. 31, 1943.

She lived in El Cerrito, and then moved to Clearlake, California. Where she grew up. She attended and graduated from local schools, and still enjoyed going to “old timers” weekend every year with friends from lower Lake high school.

She belonged to Clearlake Horsemens Association for almost 40 years, and in her younger days enjoyed going on pack trips into the wilderness every year with the group.

She and Buck put on many rides for the club over the years, but by far the most popular one is the one at High Serenity Ranch in Clearlake Oaks. It was considered a “luxury” ride, as it had bathrooms and indoor plumbing!

As she got older, and her health would not permit her to ride anymore, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Peggy belongs to both Konocti Quilters and Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild.

She enjoyed making quilts, and most of all loved doing machine embroidery. It was so fun for her to make things for her children and grandchildren.

Peggy leaves behind her four daughters, Debra Schroeder, Denise (spouse Mark) Stirtz, Cindy Towner, (partner Jessica), Shelley (spouse Matt) Coffin.

She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Peggy also leaves her brother, Bill Leone ( spouse Lori), and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, along with many great friends.

Peggy enjoyed camping trips with her family, and loved going to and seeing historical places. Some of her favorite trips were to Washington DC, and the Yellowstone park and mount Rushmore areas. She was awed by the sense of history. For instance, when she saw Manassas and The Battle of Bull Run battlefield she was moved to tears.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and it was so fun for her to teach them to sew and make cookies, pies, and chocolates. She likes doing lots of different crafts; she painted oil and acrylic pictures, took photos of flowers and trees in her yard and in the community, and then made new cards from them . She also made wreaths and various Christmas crafts.

Peggy loved making things with her sewing and embroidery machines, it was fun seeing how the various projects came together. She loved to cook and bake, and enjoyed sharing her recipes with others. She enjoyed spending time with her many friends and was always ready to go on a fun adventure, a concert or just having a nice lunch together made her very happy. She will be missed.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday July 30, at 11 a.m. at Shannon Mercantile, 4350 Thomas Drive in Kelseyville.