Peggy Jones, age 71, of Hinckley died October 26, 2010 at Kanabec Hospital in Mora. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 30th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel with Rev. Howard Skulstad officiating. A vistation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Long Lake Community Cemetery.
Margerurite (Peggy) Joyce Jones was born February 11, 1939 in Watertown, South Dakota to Lucille and William Jorgenson. As a child she lived in several cities in South Dakota and Oregon until she moved to Minneapolis in 1954 and eventually made her home in Isanti County.
Peggy developed a wandering spirit and traveled throughout her lifetime. She married Lee Jones on January 23, 1983, they blended their families, enjoying grandchildren and great-grandchildren together. Peggy and Lee welcomed people into their home as if they were family.
Peggy retired from Crossroads School in St. Francis following a career working with children. Peggy and Lee moved to Hinckley in 1999 to pursue raising buffalo on a ranch.
Peggy loved everything about life. She had an adventurous spirit and wanted to experience as much as she could. Peggy loved people and anyone she met loved talking with her. At the service the family will wear scarves in memory of Peggy who enjoyed wearing them. Memorials will benefit the American Diabetes Association. And The Audubon Center of the Northwood’s, PO Box 530, Sandstone MN 55072.
Peggy Jones died October 26, 2010 at the Kanabec Hospital in Mora at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 15 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Jerry; by four sisters, Elizabeth, Marian, Dorothy and Katherine.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 27 years, Leroy Jones; five children, Danielle Cahlander, Janise Lindblom, Dale (Kari) Shortell, Kim (Cy) Ferguson and Robin (Todd) Seifert; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert and Ronnie; one sister, Jackie; and by many other relatives and friends.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I met Peg once, she was very sweet and had a wonderful sense of humor. I know she will be greatly missed.
To My Mom,
You were the one who kept my spirit going, the one I could always count on to be there no matter what. You gave me your love without any conditions. I’m so proud to be able to say you were my mom. I love you and miss you. I feel somewhat lost now and I pray that I will someday see you again.
Thank you so much for being my Mom!
I love you,
Dale
To My Mother, my mentor and best friend,
You encouraged all of my dreams, as a result my life has been a rich tapestry with your spirit, the thread.
I know how much you valued family and I vow to help keep our large family gatherings together. They will never be the same without you, but we will honor you at each one.
I also promise to always wear lipstick when out in public, one of the many beauty tips you shared. I was always proud to be with you.
I love you,
Danny
You my dear grandmother were an original in spirit and in life. You always moved to the beat of your own drum and in doing that were a great example as grandmother and women. You were an amazing person and I feel very blessed to call you my grandma. I love you and will miss you very much!
Amber
Mom,
I will miss our long talks about life and your sometimes wanted and unwanted advice or words of wisdom. But most of all I will miss laughing and having fun with you. We always thought we were so funny, let’s face it we were. I love you mom and I will forever cherish our memories.
Your loving daughter, Janise.
It’s been a hard week.
Prayers are being said for all of you.
Hugs,
Jill (Wickstrom)Reller
Janise and family…
My heart goes out to all of you. Just know your mom is in a much better place. Thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Lon
Peg,
I will miss you deeply, You were my Mom when I needed once since my Mom was gone. I thank you for that. I appreciate your non-judgmental way when we talked. Thank you for giving me 3 more siblings to share my life with too.
I loved sitting around the kitchen table with you and Dad and whoever else was there sharing our thought, beliefs and anything else we wanted too. It was always a fun time to be together.
I will miss your toasts at the holidays but we will continue to honor your request and say what we are thankful for… there is always something.
I will meet you someday on the other side.
God’s Speed and I hope you DANCE!!!
I LOVE YOU!
Robin
Dear Peggy such a wonderful life you’ve had. I have so many many great memories. Broken garage doors, pickling beets, coffee with Helen, your kids babysitting, working together so many years, your cabin, lunches with Sandy, sitting on the floor sharing tears, parties in my back yard. You have led a wonderful, full, rich life and I know you are at peace. You are loved by so many. My prayers are with you and all of your family.
With love,
Barbara Lund
Aunt Peggy was a joy to have around-always full of laughter and good conversation. We will miss you. Linda and David
Grandma-
You were an amazing, kind, caring, and loving person. You lived life to the fullest and set a good example for all of us on how we should live our lives. I am so thankful for the time that Brooklynn and I got to spend with you and I am proud to call you my Grandma.
-A ring is round and has no end and so is my love for you my friend.
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Emma
Peggy,
I didn’t know you long but in the time I got to spend with you I just felt a warm place in my heart for you.
I know you will be missed dearly by everyone you touched. God bless you all and I am so sorry for your loss
love leah bruley
Dear Peggy
It is of utmost sorrow knowing that my next visit to the Jones residence will not include a cup of coffee with you. I am thankful that there were so many before to remember you by. In the days to come we will all remember the gifts you gave us in conversation,smiles and even a hug or two when Lee wasn’t watching. For all the kindness you showed me as a friend I can only imagine the love you gave to your family.
RC
Peggy,
Thanks for welcoming me into your family. I feel so blessed to have been a part of your life, even if it was only for a brief moment in time.
Your never-ending love for family, friends and life was a gift you chose to live each day. The emptiness being felt by many are beyond words or measure.
Here’s to you –
Family ties are lasting bonds,
That are woven in each heart.
To keep a family close in thought,
Together or apart.
Love,
Kari
Danielle and family,
I will always remember Peggy as a second mom to me in high school. She would listen, talk about anything and everything, and gave great advice. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lori
To my beloved sister, I will miss you. You were my mentor growing up, I’ll miss our lunches and talks on the phone.
Love,
Jackie
I met Peggy when she came to visit Barie in Miami. She was a wonderful, loving person and a supportive grandmother. I know all of you will miss her very much.
Margaret
Grandma~Yesterday was beautiful, it just showed us all how important you were to not just your family but anyone who met you. You made me a birthday card a few years back and you wrote ” For all the things you mean to me, In my heart you’ll always be” I will cherish it forever grandma along with many other things you taught us all. I love you sooo much and will always miss you.
Love, Darla