Peggy-Harris-Obituary

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Peggy Margaret Harris

Long Beach, California

Oct 14, 1922 – Sep 11, 2010

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BORN
October 14, 1922
DIED
September 11, 2010
LOCATION
Long Beach, California

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The family of Peggy Margaret Bell Harris is saddened to announce her passing. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, she died on September 11th after a valiant struggle with dementia.

Born on October 14, 1922 in Stamford, Texas, she was married to her late husband George for 41 years. Long-time residents of Long Beach, they raised four sons (Stephen, Jeffrey, Michael, and Paul.) She is also survived by four daughters-in-law, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Always active, she was involved in many service organizations, retired as a department supervisor at Rancho Los Amigos, and traveled the globe. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services and a celebration of her life will be held on September 19 at Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary (5161 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach) at 11:00 am. She will be interred at Forest Lawn (Rose of Sharon Mausoleum) in Long Beach.

Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary (562) 425-6401
www.luybenfamilyd-m.com

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I only had the pleasure of meeting Peggy on a few occasions so I did not know her very well. But, I felt like I knew her well because of my friendship with her son, Steve. Steve loved, and loves, his mother with such depth and devotion that she must have been a truly remarkable mother and person. As a devoted son, I know Steve did everything possible to make his mother's final years as rich and full as possible. Through Steve, I feel like I knew what a great mother she was and share some...

I will always forever be grateful for all my grandmother did for me. She raised me to be a productive, loving and intelligent individual. I will some day meet up with her again, until then I will be her legacy.....Love you grandma, your grand daughter Jennifer

Peggy truly was my other mother since I was 11 years old. I will always miss her and be thankful that I knew her.All my love and sympathy to all of you.
John Harvell

Dear Jenn, Peggy, Erica, and family,
I am sad for all of you at the loss of your mom/grandma. Hold the memories of her close to your heart.It is hard to lose loved ones and I am so sorry.
Love,
Tami and Family

Peggy,
You are everything a Daughter-in-law could hope for. You loved me like one of your own. I Thank God for the time we had together and the pleasure of your presence in my life, know that you were deeply loved and will be missed. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Until we meet again, your loving daughter..

Grandmoo, I dont think anyone one of us could of imagined how much your loss would affect us. I miss you so bad that I cry just writing this.You were the best grandma. Your love was so strong. In your eyes there was no judgement, yet you always spoke your mind with love. I will miss our shopping trips and miss your interaction with my dogs. Symba will miss eating peanut butter & crackers with you. I think you guys had a real special bond. Remember when you would call to check on me? You...

Mama …I will miss you terribly. Nothing is more powerful than a mother’s love for her child. You loved us all...and gave us everything we needed to become who we are today. You were a wonderful mother and friend. If there was a single word to describe how lonely I feel right now I cannot think of it. Rest in peace my dear sweet mother. Your son….Michael

Your love was relentless. My mind floods with memories of all the enriching moments we shared together. I am proud to be your grand-daughter and will continue your legacy by instilling in my children the love that you instilled in me.

Kathy and Jeff Swarz send their deepest sympathies to the entire Harris family. Peggy was a second Mother to Jeff. She made the day shine when he thought it was cloudy. She will always be in our memories.