Margaret (Peggy) Anderson
Margaret (Peggy) Anderson passed away peacefully on November 14, 2012, at Sunrise of Mercer Island, Washington. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised in New York City. Peggy was a graduate of Mills College, majoring in English and earning her private pilot’s license. During WWII, she earned her Occupational Therapy degree from Columbia University and assisted wounded soldiers as they transitioned to private life. She married Leo Anderson in 1946, and they settled on Mercer Island, where they raised 4 children: Dr. Michael (Linda) Anderson, Carol (Rob) Wilkinson, Mary (Tom) Jenkins, and Peggy (Guy) Crow.Peggy’s community and volunteer efforts were numerous. She hosted foreign students from all over the world, including Uganda, India, Japan, and Egypt. She was an active member of Mercer Island United Methodist Church, which she faithfully served in many capacities. She also volunteered for the Atlantic Street Center, Meals on Wheels, Talk Time, Seattle Opera, and the Arboretum. In later years, she volunteered in various classrooms, and “Grandma Peggy” helped develop the Artist of the Month program at MIPC’s Pebble Preschool. Peggy also loved to garden and she touched many lives with her gifts of flowers. Peggy’s greatest love was her family, and she will be remembered for her generous nature, and her ability to bring out the best in everyone. Her radiant smile uplifted us all, and her compassion and empathy were unparalleled. She always emphasized treating others with kindness, as well as the importance of reading and an appreciation of the arts. Her children and grandchildren (Ryan, Caleb, Elizabeth, Amy, Brian, David, Cheryl and Michelle) and 12 great grandchildren all adored her. We will miss you, Gaga.Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Leo Anderson. There will be a memorial service for Peggy on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Mercer Island United Methodist church at 2 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item for Northwest Harvest. Donations may be made to Evergreen Hospice or community food banks.
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