Margaret Gallatin
Margaret Gallatin
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Margaret Gallatin Obituary
Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, at a later date
Peggy was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Ridgeley, W.Va., to Andrew J. Burrell and N. Pearl (Acord) Burrell. A graduate of Allegheny High School and Catherman Business School in Cumberland, Md., Peggy married Harry M. Gallatin on June 14, 1947. They made their first homes in West Virginia before owning their dairy farm in western Pennsylvania. They moved to the Gettysburg, Pa., area in 1966. There Peggy retired in 1991 as chief of marine and aviation licensing for the Federal Communications Commission.
She later moved to Hamburg, Pa., to be with her son and his family, and was a member of the Hamburg Community Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She had lived in Anchorage since 2006.
The family wrote: "Peggy was a loving wife, mother, and 'Nana' to many beyond her own family. Her life was built on the pillars of family, faith, and music. A classically trained pianist, she served her church through music for over 70 years. She loved sharing six-part gospel harmonies with her husband and children, and cherished nothing more than hearing her family sing. She trusted in God through many adverse circumstances and taught her family to do the same."
She is survived by her son, Matthew L. Gallatin and his wife Alice of Sandpoint, Idaho; son, Kelly B.
Gallatin and his wife Beverly of Hamburg, Pa.; daughter, Peg E. (Gallatin) Banks of Anchorage; grandchildren, Joshua and wife Tiffani, and Kaci, all of Idaho; Shane and Danika of Hamburg, Pa,; and great-grandchildren, Zachary, William and Luci, all of Idaho. She is also survived by her loving family at Fine Pearle Assisted Living in Anchorage.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Amory F. Burrell and Marion R. Burrell; her husband, Harry M. Gallatin; and son, Barry C. Gallatin.
Memorial donations may be directed to Friends of Pets, P.O. Box 240981, Anchorage 99524.
Arrangements are with the Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com.
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Peg Banks
May 26, 2013
I miss you, mama.
Harry Banks
July 25, 2010
Sorry to be so late finding out about Peggy's passing. Prayers and condolences to all of you.
Nana and Hunter, Pet Blessing at First Methodist in Anchorage, June 2005
June 19, 2010
Matthew and Mom, Sept 14, 2008 at Fine Pearle in Anchorage
June 19, 2010
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Ed and Gwen Bigham
June 7, 2010
I have been thinking of Nana so often lately, and I think what I miss most from her is the widsom and tact that she possesed. She was loving and accepting of everyone.
From the first day I met her, I felt as though I was one of her MANY kids. We all come in diffrent sizes and ages you know , but we all knew we were family to her and she always made us feel apart and loved.
One great memory I have that means the most to me was when I ask her to help me learn how to sew. She did help me complete a couple of things for Jennefer, and I even made a dress at my house because of the skills she taught me. Those afternoons with her at the Biglerville Road house were moments spent teachings not only of sewing but of her sharing how to experience life filled with Jesus love.
Matt, Peg, Kelly..THANK YOU for sharing your mom with so many. I praise God for the blessing that she sleeps and I do believe soon and very soon she will be raised at the trumpet sound and will be reunited with her Savior that she loved and depended on here on this earth!!
I also hold a moment in mind when she says to you, well, there goes Bun, he's heading to work again today...maybe not on the mountain roads and in the orchards, but probably doing something some where very important on those streets of gold.
I know that there homes will be on a mountainn somewhere very special in heaven!!!
We love you all so much! Ed and Gwen
Perlita Ayson
June 6, 2010
I remember when Ms. Peggy came to Fine Pearle Assisted Living on her birthday in 2008. She greeted us with a warm smile on her face. It was the same smile that greeted all of us the morning of May 26th. That morning I decided to cook “biscuit and gravy” for breakfast…Ms. Peggy’s favorite! She woke up with a surge of energy, happily said “good morning Perlita, good morning Ms. Victoria, good morning Ana, good morning Ms.Ernie” something’s different I thought. She ate her breakfast so fast as if she was in a hurry that she didn’t want to be late for something. As soon as she finished her breakfast, she said that was the best breakfast she ever had.
On her last few weeks with us, I caught her staring at me several times. She would follow me with her stare in every direction I went. I would ask her “are you ok Ms. Peggy? Do you need something?” And she’ll just say “oh I’m ok and I don’t need anything”. The look on those eyes saddened me because I knew behind those unspoken words; I knew she knew she’s getting closer. And like a mother, she would hide her feelings from me because as she put it “I worried a lot”. We have so much fond memories of Ms. Peggy, we enjoyed her morning talks and after meal stories, her humor and how she shared her wonderful God given talent with us. I called her a “walking encyclopedia”.
Peg, she loved you so dearly and I know you knew it. She was so proud of you and repeatedly told us how lucky she was to have such a caring and loving daughter. She was worried about you and who’s going to take care of you. Jokingly I told her, if I still have the business, I will, so don’t you worry Ms. Peggy. Matt, she always bragged about your beautiful voice so very often. She treasured you so much. And Kelly, she always wanted to see you once again, but she said she knew it’s impossible and she understood. She woke up one morning and I heard the first thing she asked Ana was “is Kelly out there”? She missed you so much and I think you know that explained those 4:00 am phone calls.
Thank you very much for choosing us to care for your mother. We’re privileged to be a part of the last one year and nine months of her life in this world. Jehovah God gave us all promise of resurrection thru Jesus Christ ransom sacrifice and in due time, God’s willing; we will see Ms. Peggy again in the promised paradise. Ms. Peggy touched our hearts and we all missed her so dearly. Time will heal the silence of her absence and the feeling of incompleteness. But till then, Ms. Peggy’s memories will cheer us all. Take care and thank you again for sharing with us your wonderful mother.
Love,
Perlita, Larry, Laurence, Ana, Farrah
Hazel, Jini, Ernie and Victoria
Melanie Donovan (Santos)
June 6, 2010
One of my greatest memories of Nana was when she would have special music in the old Gettysburg church. I loved hearing her play.
Delynne Chambers
June 4, 2010
Peg, I just put together that this was your mother. My condolences to your family. I so enjoyed her company at the FOP office. My thoughts will be with you during this difficult and emotional time.
Brenda (Gallatin) Callaghan
June 4, 2010
Our condolences to all of the family.
I will always feel grateful for the wonderful visit with Aunt Peggy the day before she left us so suddenly. She was a very special person and will be missed by so many. We can all take consolation in the fact that she had such a full life and is now with her loving husband and son.
Joe and Janet Kane
June 4, 2010
Mrs Gallatin was a beautiful and kind and sweet woman. She raised sweet, kind and wonderful sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Matt and Kelly I don't know if you remember us, Joe and Janet Kane who owned the Fairfield Cut Rate in Fairfield PA. We were so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I am sure you are very proud of your Mom. Please be at peace knowing your Mom is now with your Dad and Brother.
Debbie (Tyler) Dick
June 4, 2010
Dear Gallatin Family- I am so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. I am a previous co-worker of Peggy's from the FCC Gettysburg office. (I still work here- 33 yrs) Beverly may remember me- she was a year (or 2?) ahead of me in high school..? I worked with Peggy for many years. She was a kind, sweet lady, and I liked her very much. She spoke lovingly of her family all the time! Thinking of you all with sympathy at this time, and hoping the wonderful memories will comfort you. She was a special lady! May God Bless!
Susan Karppala
June 4, 2010
Peggy was one of the dearest, sweetest & kindest people I ever had the privilege of knowing. I never heard an unkind word come out of her mouth, yet she always spoke her words in truth and love, while speaking her mind. I don't know how she did that! She was a great example and an inspiration. I loved her music. Each time she sat down to the piano we all knew we were in for a treat! Her family is testimony of her love for the Lord as they pass that same love on to their children and the world. Soon, Peggy will be playing and singing with the angels, which is where she was created to be!
Danika Gallatin
June 3, 2010
I absolutely love my Nana. Seeing all the pictures of who shaped her makes me backtrack. Wars and loss shaped her into a person that was, at least to me, pretty fearless. It made her unafraid to walk outside after 9/11 when some people would be scared to, and made her the kind of person drove on roads even though she didn't know where they would end up. When I'm gone, and I'm making a statement now, that her pictures better be somewhere in mine. Maybe it was the age, but Nana wasn't afraid of what anybody else thought of her. She knew who she was, and you either loved her or hated her for it. And she taught me that I didn't need to be afraid of who I was or defend who I wanted to be, because I was myself. And that's why she's so important to me. Because she let me be myself, and loved me no matter what. That was a feat. But a small one out of the many in her life.
Love you Nana, and I'll be seeing you sometime.
Dave and Annie Heusser
June 3, 2010
Peggy was so much fun to be around. She always was positive, even about the negative! We enjoyed talking about music, books, pets, her children, and helping with crossword puzzles. Her Anchorage Northside SDA Church family really appreciated her willingness to assist with playing the piano while she was able. Our prayer is for your comfort that can only truly come from God.
Tyree Berlin
June 3, 2010
She was always an encouragement to me and my family. Her strong faith and life knowlege was such a blessing to my adult Sabbath school class in the old Gettysburg church. I always thought of her as a second mother as I know many others did as well. I'm really looking forward to that great day, when I can give her a great big hug once again! Marantha
Marilyn McClaskey
June 3, 2010
Peg,
I'm so sorry. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.
Marilyn
Ellen Scott
June 2, 2010
Peg,
I was honored to have worked with you and your mother during her last months of life. She talked about the precious memories of raising her family and her faith. She was an inspiration to me. May you find comfort in the memories of such a fine mother, and may your faith be strengthened during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Ferraro
June 1, 2010
Peg, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you are given joy and peace through a belief in a loving God. I know that God will one day wipe the tears from our eyes and there will be no more sorrow. Love, Barbara
Gidget Wensel
June 1, 2010
Peg - I was so saddened to hear the loss of your Mother. You and your family are certainly in my prayers. May God reveal all the loving and cherished memories of her throughout your mind from this day forward. May God bless you and be near to you always. Love, Gidget.
with Miss Jini and Miss Ethel at Fine Pearle, fall 2008
Peg
May 31, 2010
Peggy's parents: Andrew Jackson Milton Burrell and Neva Pearl (Acord) Burrell, married September 30, 1912
Peg
May 31, 2010
Home for Christmas 1944 - Peggy's brother Amory Franklin Burrell, father Andrew Jackson Milton Burrell, and brother Marion Randolph Burrell
Peg
May 31, 2010
Nana loved all her granddogs, but loved her little pal Saucy just as much as one of the family - we missed her so when she moved to Vegas!
Peg
May 31, 2010
Harry and Peggy - 30th wedding anniversary at home on the mountain - June 14, 1977. Harry died in a logging accident March 23, 1979.
Peg
May 31, 2010
Peggy and Harry, June 15, 1947 - the day after they were married. Hard to believe that boy had already been to war and back.
Peg
May 31, 2010
Taken on February 2009
May 31, 2010
Ms. Peggy enjoying the nice "alaska summer" in May 2009
May 31, 2010
This was taken November 2008, 3 months after Ms. Peggy moved to Fine Pearle ALH
May 31, 2010
Pat McDowell
May 31, 2010
When we love with all we have, we grieve with all we are. Thinking of you, Peg, and wishing you the healing power of many beautiful memories... I was glad to see you posted a photo of your mom with Raina and pray they are enjoying each other's company right now. Hugs to you, my friend, and may your sweet mother rest in peace.
Katie Brown Faber
May 31, 2010
Peg,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Nana. She was such a sweet and beautiful lady. What a pleasure to have called her a friend. Myself, Saucy, and Brett will miss her very much. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Miss you and love you,
Katie, Brett and Saucy
Genny Best
May 31, 2010
Your mother had a wonderful and strong faith. I would like to believe that particular passage is true for us all. My deepest condolences on the loss of your sweet mother.
Art Greenwalt
May 31, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Margaret only once but was taken by her sweetness and deep intellect as well as the bond she shared with Peg.
Kari, Peggy & Peg April 24, 2010
Kari Campbell
May 31, 2010
Peggy you were a mother to me in more ways than you'll ever know. You gave me the greatest gift of all, Peg Banks my dearest friend and sister. Until we see you again...all my love.
Denise Gwinn
May 31, 2010
I never got the opportunity to meet your mother, but I felt a connection to her.
Christmas cuddle with Hunter and Willow, 2006
Peg
May 31, 2010
Making Jingle Jacks for the great-grandsons, 2007
Peg
May 31, 2010
Nana and Raina, 2006
Peg
May 31, 2010
Moms and sons - Perlita and Laurence with Matthew and Peggy, 2008
Peg
May 31, 2010
Louisa Johnson
May 31, 2010
My deepest sympathy on your loss, Peg.
Allen Mitchell
May 31, 2010
I am sorry for your loss, Peg. Today being Memorial Day is somehow appropriate.
Linda Weiss
May 31, 2010
My condolences on your Mother's passing, Peg. Take care, Linda
Peg Banks
May 31, 2010
Mom's faith in times of trouble or grief often relied on this promise:
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
We love you mama!
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