Peggy, as she was known by most, was born August 14, 1940 to Thomas and Dorris Forester in Independence, Missouri. Her family moved to the West Coast in 1953 where she graduated from high school and started a family in Bellflower, California.
“Grandma By The Ocean” settled in Florence, Oregon where she worked and retired from Peace Harbor Hospital as an Executive Assistant to the Hospital Administrator.
She had many cherished friends in her home town who became her extended family. She attended church, taught Little Angels Sunday school, quilted, enjoyed her garden, and LOVED listening to her Christian music.
Her most valued treasurers were her family. She is survived in death by her siblings, Karen Sue Odom and Thomas Charles Forester. Her children, Cheryl (Lindy) Campbell, Vicky Sue Shaw, and Jamie Elizabeth Ruggiero. Her grandchildren, Phillip Thomas Furgason, Megan Lynette Miller, Katlyn Marie Reeves, Cameron Scott Campbell, Reagan Marie Ruggiero, and Carson Jude Ruggiero. Her great-grandchildren, Palyn Kate Miller, Lilllyana Sue Furgason, and Henley Marie Reeves. In addition, and far too many to mention, nephews, nieces and her cousins.
A celebration of her life will be on Sunday, March 25th, 2018 at Cross Roads Assemply of God, 1380 10th St Florence OR at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Harbor Hospital Foundation.
Mom, grandma, and grandma great is loved and will be missed.
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