Margaret "Peggy" Bevington

Thanks for these beautiful stories and remembrances. Anyone hoping to share materials with the family and get reacquainted with Bevington offspring may reach Sarah at [email protected]. Much love to you all

I don't know if this will reach anyone at this late date, but I hope it does. As I went through all of my children's files recently, I happened upon many notes, newsletters and observations written by Peggy when my daughter, Anna, was in her class in the 1990's at UC Lab School. After re-reading all of Peggy's messages to parents, I was reminded of what an absolutely incredible educator that Peggy was. She was extremely prolific with an extraordinary ability to communicate. Peggy spent a...

Dave and Peggy were always family, and dear family. I miss both of them very much. They were two of the kindest people I have ever known.

"Good God! how often are we to die before we go quite off this stage? In every friend we lose a part of ourselves, and the best part." Alexander Pope.

She was a long time and treasured member of the independent voters of Illinois -independent precincts organization her caring and loving spirit will be missed. At this time of troubled waters her calm voice would be welcome in our endorsement session.

Aldophus Al Kindle,
State Political Action Chair

Thank you all for your kind words and wonderful memories.

As a young mother of a Lab School toddler, I was privileged to meet Peggy. She was not my daughter’s teacher, but her graceful presence, her careful speech, and her gentle way of listening to everyone surely made a mark on me. In a fast-paced, relentlessly aspiring campus atmosphere, Peggy was a welcome reminder that grace and humility can and should coexist with education and achievement. May she Rest In Peace.

Peggy Bevington and her husband David enhanced the lives of many—at the University, the Hyde Park community, and the city. Memories remain of stimulating shared dinners, Beatles sing-alongs, and hour-by-hour New Year celebrations. I also have the fun of recalling a fond lesson from Peggy during a lecture we attended together. While others finished lunch and tossed their used paper and plastic utensils in the waste and recycle bins, I asked Peggy if I could take hers to dispose.
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Growing up in Hyde Park, visiting my friend's Steve's house, I remember Mrs. Bevington's warmth and friendliness which made one feel welcome. My condolences to the Bevington family.