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1928
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2019
Peggy Behnke Obituary
Peggy - Margaret Jo - was born on Nov. 5, 1928, to Oren H. and Margaret L. Stevenson in San Diego, Calif. She married Mel Behnke there in November 1948. They moved to Alaska in 1955, where they raised four children on their homestead in the Meadow Lakes area. Her love and nurturing qualities drew many friends into the family circle over the years. Rescue dogs also played a special part in her life.
Peggy grew large vegetable and flower gardens. She loved poetry and nature, and wrote articles about her homesteading experiences that were published in the Christian Science Monitor. Many people in the valley remember Peggy as their childhood librarian. She volunteered at the Wasilla Public Library and served on its board for many years. She was also active in her church community, where she served as organist.
Peggy was a fabric artist and quilter. One of her quilts hangs in the entry to the Wasilla Library. She and Mel celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last November - https://www.frontiersman.com/news/love-and-marriage-wasilla-couple-celebrating-years/article_8623ad1e-eb0a-11e8-896f-8792c92f1fdb.html.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Mel; and her children, Steve (Larri) of Juneau, Alaska, Dan of Timonium, Md., Jean (Ron) of Longview, Wash., and Melissa (David) of Palmer, Alaska. She has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to the family c/o Mel Behnke, 889 North Elkhorn Drive #109, Wasilla, AK 99654. Donations may be made in Peggy's honor to the Wasilla Public Library, 500 North Crusey Street, Wasilla, AK 99654; 907-864-9170.
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for Peggy Behnke
February 20, 2019
May you find comfort from the promise at John 6:40 knowing your loved one is in God's memory. My heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time.
February 19, 2019
May the God of comfort sustain you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
E C
February 18, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one. May the many memories she left behind, strengthen you at this time. Take comfort in John 6:40.
February 18, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family. May all your wonderful memories of the life you shared along with comfort from God help you to endure.
February 16, 2019
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Behnke. May the love of God and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
F&D
February 15, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need. - Psalm 56:8
February 15, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your live please read John 6:40
JK
February 13, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your loved one. May God's promises of a better future and the hope of seeing our loved ones again on earth at John 11:24, 25 bring your family comfort and strength during this difficult time.
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