Margaret Colleen "Peg" Scudder

And this... is the story of how she fell in love with my Grandfather: The summer of 1945, the year before Margaret Lokie (My Grandmother) graduated high school, it was to her surprise when she met Dick Scudder, who arrived as a volunteer at the main camp for the Denver Council of Churches. When asked about this experience, Margaret´s eyes lit up as the corners of her mouth rose, her face lifting all the way to the corners of her sparkling hazel eyes. With elegance, wisdom and grace that my...

This is a story that she requested I help her with for her Retired Teachers Association: Margaret Scudder July 5, 2024 When Sheila asked me, Margaret Scudder to write a "Spotlight" I was quite surprised, since my activity with the retired teachers is not where it once was. I´m not as agile now, as many of you may know. When I first started thinking about what led me to teaching... I realized that playing as a child was my practice for teaching. I suppose much of this came from...

Here are a couple of stories that Grandma shared with me over the summer. She was a lovely person and I am grateful that one of my last memories with her is that she reminded me that I am her first Granddaughter and that I am feisty. Sometimes the world can be a challenging place but, Grandpa Peg definitely knew how to assure that those around her understood where they stood. Momentarily, I will share the stories that she desired to be shared here... in her words.

You will be missed Aunt Peg.

I am so sorry to hear about Peg's passing! I remember working with Peg many years ago. She taught me many things that helped me in my early teaching years. She was a wonderful example for young educators! Sending many hugs to her family!