Elliott, Peggy SAN DIEGO -- Peggy Elliott (nee Mary Jane Pile) passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Peggy was born in Marshall, Missouri, on August 31, 1921, to Marshall and Mary Pile. After graduating from Central Methodist College in 1942, Peggy married Gladden Elliott MD, from Cabool, Missouri, on September 25, 1943. While Gladden finished medical school, Peggy then worked for Ralston-Purina. Peggy and Gladden moved from St. Louis to La Mesa, California, in 1957, where Gladden practiced radiology and was active in state and local medical societies. Peggy was active in the San Diego and the California State Medical Society Auxiliaries, ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), the Grossmont Hospital Foundation, UCSD Town & Gown, and the Wednesday Club, as well as being a generous supporter of the arts and humanities. After Gladden's death in 2000, Peggy married high school sweetheart, Frank Pelot of Marshall, Missouri, on April 26, 2003. Survivors include her husband Frank, children Nancy (Michael) Manchee and Sarah (Gerald McCarthy) Elliott; stepchildren Julie (Roscoe) Moulthrop and Michale (Greg) Kincaid; grandchildren Elliott (Michelle) and Charles Manchee, Sean (Sarah) and Collin McCarthy and Lauren Metskas; and sister-in-law Kathryn Pile. Peggy is also survived by numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 2:30 until 5 p.m. The family requests that any memorials be sent to ARCS Foundation, Inc., PO Box 8394, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (tel. 619-259- 7996) or the Grossmont Hospital Foundation, PO Box 158, La Mesa, CA 91941 (tel. 619-644- 4200). Merkley Mitchell Mortuary, 3655 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA (tel. 619-295-6039).

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Jun. 4 to Jun. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Peggy Elliott

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6 Entries

Martha (Moore) Moffett

June 21, 2013

Sarah and Nancy,
I'm sorry to hear your mom is gone. She was a special person and won't be forgotten. I can't believe all the things Sara M remembered about your mom and you two. I knew her more after we kids became adults. A number of years ago Chuck and I drove from St Louis to Iowa and passed the exit for Marshall, MO. I remember thinking of your mom and her telling of riding a hearse to and/or from your parents wedding.:-)I can still see and hear her voice and laugh when she shared that. I'm so sorry we were out of town and had to miss your Thursday open house. It would have been good to see you.

Sara Moore

June 7, 2013

This is for Sally and Nancy, Your mom was such a part of our junior and high school days. She watched us play paper dolls, dealt with Lili Azari - getting her head split open by a surf board when Lili first arrived in the US; the grapefruit diets Nancy, you and your Dad would go on; Greg Delatorre and your fabulous stereo system. I remember when she called Wendy Zonmparelli out in your kitchen for being officious... I didn't know of anyone else that ever called the champion speech maker/debater at Grossmont High school on the carpet for her linguistic escapades. Your mom was always SO nice, but so strong. Your mediterraean house was always cool and elegant. Do you remember the hassle when your (Nancy and Sally's) rooms were being added. There were so many delays. Your mom kept your dad from killing the contractor. Sally do you remember when I was helping you move your clothes to your new closet. You were upset with me as I put some of the hangers in your new closet backwards. You were worried you could't get them out quickly in a fire.. as the handgers were backwards... Your mom politely, but firmly suggested, that your clothes whould be the least of your worries. She was laughing so hard. I am not sure what was so funny that day. She was such a wonder friend to our Mom. They were such buddies for so long. Such a wonderful woman. She will be missed.

Peggy Elliott

June 4, 2013

Nancy and Sarah,

We were sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a very special lady. Both your Mom and Dad were so kind to us. Your father was a mentor for me, and your Mom was so helpful to Robin when we came to La Mesa. I am sorry we cannot be with you on Thursday, as we are leaving the country Thursday morning. Our sincere condolences to you and your families.

Robin and Bill Renert

Norm and Ann Swenson

June 4, 2013

Sarah and Nancy. We are so very sorry for your great loss. We have so many fond memories of your wonderful parents.

Norm and Ann Swensson

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Beth Kushner

June 4, 2013

Sarah--Marc and I are so sorry for your and your family's loss. We are thinking of you.

Dan Dennehy

June 2, 2013

Dear Sarah and Nancy,
My heartfelt condolences on the death of your Mom. I know she was a sweet lady with strong convictions. I know your loss is great, but may your memories of her always be strong and comforting. My condolences to Frank, too.

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