Peg Meier

Peg O´my Heart
I´ll never forget the saying that was embroidered in a small frame on the dining room cork board "Begun is half done."
I think maybe the reason that quote resonated with both her and I was the fact that both her and I shared something... ADD.
I think she understood me on levels that no one had discovered was hereditary at that time. She was the one that inspired me as a child to believe that anything was possible. We never stood still for very long and there was always something to make or do. One moment we would be gardening and then the next we were making snow globes with items found at the dollar store. Every other moment was us talking about Jesus and her catch phrase, "Jesus grant me patience." Grandma knew me and what I needed as a child because she recognized it in herself. Even as strangers at the end, she would smile at me and say, "you have a beautiful smile darlin´" and then wink at me like it was a happy secret between us. She made me feel seen without even trying. One of my favorite things she used to say to me was, "You smell like fresh air" as she hugged me and kissed my cheek. Now every time I feel a fresh fall breeze hit my face, I smile and think of her. I will miss her and will forever hold her as the standard of what a grandma should be.

My grandmother was a woman who was not only the glue that held this family together but also someone whose quirky ways, endless love, and unwavering faith left a lasting impact on all of us.
Now, where do I even begin? Our grandmother was one of those rare souls who didn´t need to say much to make an impression. She had this natural ability to brighten any room just by being in it. I´m not sure if everyone else´s memories are the same but grandma was one of the funniest quirky people I´ve every known. She was always prepared for anything, her survival tote that stayed in her van at all times with toilet paper, matches, spare socks, and even tooth brushes just in case we needed them. It didn´t matter if we were just heading to the grocery store or on a short road trip; you could always count on Grandma to have everything you´d need for any possible emergency, and not just an emergency kit like a normal person.

She also refused to let any food go to waste. And if us grandkids were to leave even a crumb on our plates without hesitation she would scoop the last of the food off or plates and spoon feed it to us even if you spread the food out on purpose cause you didn´t want to eat it like me because it was usually her home grown green beans and zucchini, not exactly what a 5 year old wants to eat.
In her mind though she was saving you from starvation.

And, speaking of food, let´s not forget the classic Grandma move-washing paper plates. Yes, she would actually wash paper plates before throwing them out because she didn´t want any chance of ants! I´m sure all of the aunties got a good laugh out of that one, but Grandma was just trying to stretch every last bit of value out of whatever she had, which makes her perfect for California.

And then there was her driving...you´d think she´d learned how to drive on bumper cars. She was about the worst driver on earth, a trait that she passed down to all of her terrible driving children apparently. I once found her come to a complete stop on the highway to look at the map closer and terrified us all-she didn´t exactly follow the rules of be road, unless those rules included stomping on both the gas and brake pedals at the exact same time. Every car ride with her was like being on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, and I´m sure half the time we´d arrive at our destination with our hearts racing and our hands trembling, thank goodness our grandpa drove most of the time.

despite it all, I never questioned her love for us. We knew she had our backs, no matter quite literally how bumpy the ride was she put us through.
what truly stands out about Grandma is how deeply she cared for each one of us. She was a constant presence in our lives-whether she was hosting a big family event, praying over us, or just sitting quietly with her hands on ours, calling us "precious" with all the love in the world. She never missed an opportunity to remind us how loved and valued we were. And let´s not forget the corkboard. I don´t know how many of you remember that massive collection of photos-every grandchild, every accomplishment, every birthday, every family gathering. It was a testament to how deeply she cared about each of us.
Grandma also had a unique way of bringing the family together. I have so many fond memories of playing in her pool with my cousins, spending hours splashing and laughing until we couldn´t anymore. And the firepit nights. Those were the kind of evenings that you never wanted to end. It was all simple, beautiful time spent together. We were always reminded that family was the most important thing, and that´s something I´ll carry with me forever.

Through everything, Grandma's faith was her foundation. She believed so deeply that everything happened for a reason and that God´s path would always guide us exactly where we needed to be. Her trust in God was unwavering, and it was something she passed on to all of us-reminding us to trust, to have faith, and to know that we were always in good hands. This is exactly why though I´m sad she´s gone, I know that everything is going to be okay, and her life went exactly how god planned it to go.

As we stand here today, I know we all carry a piece of her with us always. She was the reason we were all even born, and also the reason all these years later we are all still so close.

Grandma, thank you for being yourself always, the constant source of love, humor, and light in our lives. Thank you for showing us what it means to be strong, loving, and faithful. We will miss you more than words can express, but I take comfort in knowing that your legacy-your love for us, your faith in God, and your ability to bring this family together-will live on in each of us.

We love you, Grandma, and we´ll carry you in our hearts always.

We were all so very blessed by the gift of the Lord that Peg was to so many people. You, her family, were the daily recipients of the love of Christ through her as she manifested what it meant to live by faith in God and God, Alone. She dealt with every situation of hard times, joyous times, times of lack, and times of plenty in the same heart of accounting it all unto the Lord.

She never lost that quick wit and engaging smile and warmth of embracing anyone in her arms of love and acceptance. If there was a need, she did all she could to be of help and assistance and encouragement. She always wanted each person to know the great love of God to the best of her ability to give such expression.

She will be tremendously missed by so many of us, with a sorrow that knows that we have lost a devoted member of the family that God established and nourished with Peg's gentle ease of laughter, smile, embrace, care, concern and love.

Thank You Lord for the privilege of sharing these past years and decades with a great woman of God. She loved You fully as she so fully loved each one of the family which you gave her as a gift of Your great love in Jesus Christ.

Ted, Laura, and the rest of the Conejo Koinonia Church.

What a beautiful influence Peg was in Nanette's and my life. The way she would grab our face and say the word "precious" and the way she would say "remember who's you are" and when she looked into your eyes, there was a glistening of love that sparkled. We are grateful to the Lord Jesus in using Peg in such a way to touch so many lives. We can honestly say, you can follow Peg as she followed Christ, for we knew the narrow path that she walked. We remember when she and Bob came to our house and brought us food while we were sick, how welcoming they were as we were new in the fellowship. Another example of Christ on how they were examples of an invisible God, making God visble in their love for us. Peg will be missed , but the hole in our hearts is filled with only good memories. We remember music Sundays, her beautiful voice , and how she loved to sing praise to the Lord. We remember the song she wrote and we wish we could remember her Irish limericks that were filled with wisdom. We look forward to worshipping with her again in our glorified state. Thank you Jesus!

Peggy was one of the first people to come and try to make me comfortable in the fellowship. She invited me to bible studies for the young people, would pick me up and even offered her daughter Karen to babysit as needed. What ever I needed to do to be able to go, she knew how much I needed to be there and encouraged in Lord, and to my amazement would be so willing for me, and so many others, to do what ever it took to help to get us there. She was such an example of the Love of God.
After bible studies she was there to answer any questions and just love on anyone who needed it. She loved Jesus with all her heart and shared that amazing Love with us all. Can´t wait to see you again Peggy when all of us come together again in Jesus.
Love you, Kelly

I met Peggy as a young Christian who didn't understand God's ways at all. And this loving, wise and fun woman, only 10 years older than me, opened her heart and I snuggled right in. There was a wisdom of God's ways about her and I watched, listened and learned. She was a woman without guile. She was a wife, Mom, Mother -in-law and Grandma and loved and honored each of those gifts God entrusted to her. She was adventurous, good at sports, dancing and growing a vegetable garden. How this busy, loving and fun woman squeezed in the time to visit, listen and encourage when I stopped by I still can't figure out, but she did. She and Bob opened their home to the youth, widows and visited prisoners. A friend said " I loved her and she loved me". Exactly how I feel. To love someone and know they love you is a comfortable treasure. Thank you Peggy for always pointing us to Christ. With a thankful heart for Peggy Meier, a woman of God. Lovingly, Sherri Willis

I first met Peg when she was pregnant with her fifth child. These past fifty plus years have been filled with so many great memories. However, I will mention just a few.
One was going to Lompoc (some 100 mikes away) every other Friday for a Bible study. On the way there, stopping in Santa Barbara at the Enterprise Fish Company for calamari. Oh how we enjoyed that.

Another was sharing Christ Jesus in a Bible study with the women inmates at Fire Camp 13. Sharing with those brave women who fought fires alongside the firemen.

And there were our Fellowship weekend retreats that we had often, Peg (and her dear Bob) never missed a one.

Then came the sad time of Peg slipping into dementia and all that followed.
But the best and ever shall be is that I love her and she loved me!

How does one sum up the most important influence of their entire life? My mamma was many things to many people. But to me, as my dad told me many times: "One day you will realize she is the best friend you will ever have." And that is the truth.

There were so many stages we experienced together: the lovey-dovey baby/toddler/little person stage, the learning/wobbly/unsure pre-teen stage, the constant fighting/bickering/hormonal teenager stage, the young adult/finding your way/independent stage, the older adult realizing the true worth of who she was stage and that one only grows exponentially over time. Then there was the beginning/middle and end of dementia stage. The stage which utterly transformed me and her into something God had intended from before the foundations of the earth. This was the stage which cemented my love and admiration and respect for her more than any other. When she was weakest, when she was struggling, when she was confused, when she felt alone, her courage and strength from her Lord radiated brighter than ever. Her quiet endurance of a horrific disease taught me more about her than anything ever could. She was her Fathers daughter. She lived what she believed. She endured the slings and arrows of that ten year season with such grace and honor and kindness and love that it brought me to my knees. What a testimony. There was never an ounce of bitterness or complaint. There most certainly were dark days for her throughout that period but you would never know it. It was always smiles and hugs and many kisses that were waiting whenever I saw her. And even toward the end, when she was frail and many things became very difficult, that spark never left her beautiful face; she would still reach out in pure love to kiss my cheeks or rub my arm to keep me warm or hold and squeeze my hand. What a gift to know such a person. She never lost sight that she was a mother. She never lost her cheekiness and humor. She always comforted even when she needed the most comfort. And all who crossed her path in every facility she lived, she emanated nothing but love for them and told them so.

I struggled with the purpose of the length of her illness. 'How long, Oh Lord?' was always my question. 'Why not take her home?' And on the last day of her earthly life, He answered. While she lay in hospice, just a shadow of herself, sedated but in no distress; one after another, after another trickled into the room to honor, love, kiss, hug, pray over and say goodbye with tears in their eyes and stories to tell us with true and genuine affection for her. The Lord said, 'This is why.' Her purpose was still alive and well right up until the very end.

I am in awe of how graciously she faced her struggles and sufferings, with her heart never losing sight of what was most important: Her Lord, her love and her light that she brought to so many. How blessed and honored I am to have known her for fifty years and to have been loved by her. She will always be a part of me and my life will be just a little more empty without her precious presence in it but as David said when he lost his boy: "...I will go to him, but he will not return to me." - 2 Samuel 12:23.

She is finally free in the presence of her Savior and all who went before her. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Until I see you again, mamma. I love you will all my heart.

"Love, life, light are mine when I draw from Christ, my King. Peace, joy
they truly shine when I see Him in everything." -Peg Meier

My mom was the perfect example of a godly woman, always giving of herself even in her last days. As my sisters and I watched my mom's final hours, I was amazed at the number of employees that worked at the facility where she lived, that came by to say their goodbyes. The people whose life my mom's heart touched as she called them beautiful or that she loved them or gave them a kiss. Those were things I will never forget.

I will also never forget the endless and supporting love she always gave. Even when I broke her heart and screwed up big time, she prayed for me and forgave me and waited for me to come to my senses and listen to God and get my act together. Her patience and love was unconditional. Being a parent now, I find myself looking back on stuff I did and saying how did she tolerate me. I also thank God everyday for blessing me with her as my mom. The example she set for me as a mom and as a grandparent makes me want to be better all the time and look to Jesus more. I am so lucky to have grown up in a godly home and have been able to share that with my kids and grandkids.

My kids were also blessed to know their grandparents who were soooo supportive of everything they did. They showed up for graduations, sporting events, birthdays and awards. Never missing an important moment. When they lost their dad, my parents were their to help with the spiritual guidance to keep them on the straight path. I am so thankful for both my parents for everything they did.

Mom, you are missed and loved by everyone whose life you touched. I thank God for you everyday! I am thankful you are no longer suffering and you are with Jesus now and with Dad. Until we see you again. Love you soooo much!!!!

"Remember whose you are"

Peg and I shared many memories together. We met and worshipped together with our husbands Bob and Dave and all of my family was baptized at their pool. We first got acquainted through the tape ministry that Peg ran. We borrowed tapes and some were returned not rewound. Peg didn´t hesitate to correct us but that was only time in all our activities that we were the recipients of her Irish temper. The Bible classes , the fun music potlucks and practices, the moving crews, the fellowship retreats, what ever was needed was always yes. Rides were always provided if needed and home cleaning services from Julie, Shannon, and Karen were offered by Peg to me. The girls were much appreciated. I miss Bob and Peg but am relieved that they are with their Savior, our Lord Jesus.

When I think of Peggy I see a beaming smile full of love for Jesus and everyone around her. She was always there to help anyone at anytime. I remember when I´d suddenly get "sick" at school and she´d come pick me up! One of the few phone numbers 7 year old me knew lol. She´d pick me up, take me to McDonalds, and turn Black Stallion on. She sit a little on the couch with me but you know Peg she was always multitasking! She´d never question my "illness" she´d just love on me. I´am blessed to have had her in my life. I will always be thinking "What would Peg do!" I know it would involve a smile, a hug, and most definitely a prayer of thankfulness to Jesus. Thank you Lord for blessing us with Peggy!

This is beautifully written to honor such an amazing woman. Her stories of life adventures were full of passion and excitement. She always had a smile that would shine a room, especially if she had the opportunity to share her huge display of printed photos of family and friends. I'm blessed for the memories together and will forever remember her warm, welcoming embrace.

Peggy was an amazing women who cared about everyone. We all know her 1st love was Jesus and she always displayed that. She would sing and dance about him every time we were around her. When we saw her last she was still doing this. Peggy knew whenever we kids were having a rough go at it, she told us to look to our precious Jesus and would always quote us the perfect scripture. I loved that about her. No matter what was happening in her life she always would drop everything for us. Her house was always open and her and Bob would always make us feel like her own. We are going to miss you Peggy and will always remember, " What would Peg do?"
With Love,
Steph and Phil Brock

My grandma was the funniest, kindest, most authentic person. No matter what we were doing she always had a way of making it into a fun game that you always looked forward to doing. From the countless hours of games in the pool and floating on kick boards till our skin was pruning, to playing tennis in the driveway, it seemed as though she had an endless amount of energy that never went to waste when she was with her grandchildren. I feel so lucky to have grown up with someone who was so unapologetically themselves it opened the door for you to do the same. Grandma, I will forever hold a piece of you in my heart with alittle luck of the Irish.

My grandma! A women that loved so fiercely, with the kindness heart.
Not a day went by that she didn´t tell me how much she loved me, and that I had the strength to do anything I wanted in life.
I will never forget all the pictures she had in her house of family, and friends. I hope to do her justice by continuing on that tradition. I plan to cover my walls with all the photographic memories.
She was the most special lady, and I´m so lucky I got to call her my grandma.
She will be missed so much, but her amazing, wild, fierce, loving spirt lives on in all her children/grandchildren.

I first met Peggy when I was about three years old. She and Bob were both very loving to my whole family and to me. Later, we were neighbors when we lived on in Thousand Oaks again when I was a teenager. She and Bob used to drive me to Lompoc in their van with a group of people to have a church service in Lompoc. I have fond memories of those times. Both Bob and Peg were fun to be around and I felt so loved by them. I am
happy that they are in heaven together and look forward to seeing them both again. Peggy, I remember whose I am! Thank you for all of the reminders! I love you!

Grandma Peggy was full of adventure and she was always ready to join in on any activity. She loved the Lord, her garden, her family, and to always be moving. We spent hours outside together enjoying life and thanking God for all of the fun things we did that day. She was a huge proponent of ice water and lemon, as a kid I was not a fan so she made heart shaped lemon ice cubes to add to my water. SOLD. Lots of my memories include either outdoor activities or meals with both grandparents. Meals would usually entail grandpa Bob slowly making me doubt whether or not he created the fork and grandma singing and doing a jig while something was cooking on the stove. I was truly the luckiest of the group to get them all to myself, for as long as I did. I don´t believe I would have the relationship I have with the Lord today if she was not in my life.

To all the family and friends,

I want to share some wonderful memories of Peg Meier. To me, she'll always be Peggy! Even though she was incredibly busy and surrounded by so many friends and family, she always made time for me, offering the best one on one mentoring.

Remember that amazing "tape library" she painstakingly maintained? For her, those tapes were like sacred scripture. We spent hours there, chatting away, and laughing about how easily we'd misplaced a tape we'd been holding in our hand not more than half a minute ago!

And beyond the laughs, what really struck me about Peggy was how much she cared about everyone's spiritual journey. Sending out those tapes was her way of sharing God's truth, love, and wisdom in Christ - she wanted to give a special gift personally to each person who received them. To me, Peggy was the heart of our Fellowship, radiating Christ's love. Her witness and testimony live on in me, because she helped make me who I am today.

With love in Christ, and...
"Remember whose you are,"

Christina Wilson


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Peggy was always joyful and loving testimony to my family each Sunday either at Church or Baptisms or potluck lunches at their house!! I´m sure she is rejoicing with Bob and others in Heaven in Jesus´s Presence.

My sweet precious grandma
My grandparents instilled into me the most important connection I will ever know, and that is my personal relationship with Jesus. For longer than I have the capacity to remember, and at any point in time during my adulthood that I´ve felt lost or alone, my grandmas inspirational devotion to god and the comfort that she settled into just by humming a church hymn has guided me back to the light from the darkest of sorrows time after time. The gentleness and patience that god graced my grandparents with inspired so many people. Their hearts were so comforting and true, that it brought people together and pushed those who´ve had the pleasure of getting to know and love them to live a righteous life that they can be proud of.
I have so many fond memories with my grandma that will never go away, and I will put them in my pocket and keep them in my heart for when I need to smile again. My grandparents were the glue of love and family orientation that seemed to moved mountains and lift burdens. Their wisdom carries on through the tounge and actions of their lineage and will continue to for years to come.
My love for my grandparents will never falter and I don´t think that I´ll ever grow out of the night time prayers that they´ve taught me and the strength in patience and unshakable kindness that they´ve displayed to me throughout my adolescence. I ever remember distinctively just how my grandma smells. And although I miss her recognition and favor, I know that her reunion with my grandpa in the firmaments of the heavens is promised and I am ecstatic for her spiritual rebirth and the healing that god promises us in order for her to look over us all once more, as she always has, with my precious grandpa right by her side.
I love you grandma and grandpa and I´ll see you guys later! <3

I will always remember Peg with deep love and gratitude for the warmth, kindness, and grace she brought into our lives. Whether through her gentle, caring words, thoughtful gestures, or radiant smile, she had a way of making everyone feel valued and cared for. Her love created countless cherished memories that I will hold close forever.

Peg expressed her love through a myriad of ways. She would always ask how everyone was doing, always making sure that you were cared for, always extending her grace to ensure that you were part of the family or activity that we were involved with at the time. I'm extremely grateful to have known Peg as well as the entire Meier family.

Though Peg is no longer with us in this physical world, her legacy of love and compassion lives on in the hearts of those who were blessed to have known her. I certainly am considered blessed to have known her. Blessed. Beyond measure.

I will forever remember Peg not just for the generous and wonderful person she was, but for the countless ways she made the world a brighter, kinder place. All my love.

Oh My Aunt peg my favorite aunt, where do you start? One of the things I love to do with when we would trade kids,I would go to your house gosh sometimes for like a week ! I love that your mom always had us eat every meal . Not just any meal either, she prepared them with her own hands! How do you do that for five kids everyday? Three meals a day! She did it and she did it it effortlessly.She always made us sit down and eat a meal like a family , breakfast lunch and dinner . she was the hands on Mom poster lady. She was at all your games, events cheering from the sidelines encouraging, coaching ,whatever it took she was never not there . That's why I loved going to your guys's house! She rarely put up with our shenanigans she was steadfast as a mom she was born for that role .,the most important role I think that women can do, but most of all she did gave me the best gift you could give a person. She brought me to Christ. I will always marvel at her loyalty especially when I graduated from recovery , she drove all the way to San Diego to go to my graduation, epic epic epic supported me 100%, believed in me always , never judged me, ever!!! Forever faithfully my encourager. One other great memory that makes me smile is when that big earthquake hit and we our house cracked and have her pool the whole deal and we had to come live with you guys for a good minute! Your mom put up with our whole family on top of yours that was before you guys had your addition I think at the house that she did it and we loved it as kids but I imagine that was really stressful couple weeks but we always felt like we belonged with your mom she never made you feel like uncomfortable it's a great memories and things I'll never forget .I'm so grateful to her for that. It was painful to watch everything she lived for get erased slowly from her mind , but Julie you were there for her like no other! I've never seen anything like that . She raised you girls right that is her legacy. I will miss her, but I will never forget what an incredibly godly great human being she was, I'm so grateful to have had a great aunt like that. If all moms could model that, the world would be such a better different place. I love you aunt Peg! I know you're dancing with Jesus , and finally with the love of your life Uncle Bob See you guys when I get there! God bless your legacy and continue to bless all five of your girls , my cousins five incredible women because of you Aunt peg, a life well done a faithful servant. Z I wish I had a picture but all of my pictures are at your house love you

I remember Peg from when I was just a little kid out at the barn. She was always so kind to all the barn kids with a big smile and kind words. She was truly a special woman.

Peg Meier was an extraordinary and unforgettable presence in my life, someone who truly embodied the spirit of joy and faith. Her love for Jesus Christ was evident in everything she did, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of all who encountered her. Being her niece was a true blessing; my memories of Auntie Peg, from childhood through adulthood, are filled with warmth and happiness. She had an infectious sense of humor, was wonderfully outspoken, and her kindness knew no bounds. Her devotion to her children and grandchildren was remarkable.

Like our heavenly Father, Aunt Peg never lost hope in anyone, no matter how far they had strayed. She was relentless in her mission to ensure that others found salvation. I remember her and Uncle Bob being there for my mom in her last moments, praying with her just before she transitioned to heaven-a beautiful testament of her faith.

Aunt Peg was always there for those in need, lifting them up in prayer and sharing her unwavering faith wherever she went. During times when my own beliefs wavered, a conversation with her would always bring me back to the solid foundation of Christ. I am deeply grateful for the time I had with her. Memories of her always bring a smile to my face, knowing she is now with Uncle Bob and all those who have gone to heaven before us. I can almost picture her mischievous, dancing eyes and that delightful smile brightening up heaven and making it an even more beautiful place.

Peg was one of a kind but radiated the love of Christ to all who knew her. I consider her one of my spiritual moms as she had a profound impact on my life and walk with the Lord. She and Bob taught me so much of how to love others in the Lord by their example of kindness and fellowship. Her tape ministry was instrumental in my coming to Christ through the Word.
My first thought when I heard she passed was that she was dancing and praising before her Savior and Lord!!

Thank you, Lori, for writing this beautiful tribute to our mom which describes her to a T. She was a force of nature as a mom and a friend
and she always told me we could get through anything as long as we
trusted God who knew exactly how everything would turn out. She mentored me in her walk with Christ and her motherly advice on parenting and how she taught my boys and all the grandkids about Jesus and made sure we all had a foundation of Christ and the Bible. She coached me in all my sports and never missed a game or a tournament,
She attended all my boy's events in Scouts and Sports and School events and graduations and birthdays and vacations. She and Bob were wonderful parents and the fact that they are together in heaven now makes me realize that she preached eternity with Jesus and now she is in heaven with my dad and all those loved ones that preceded her. I will miss her dearly and remember her and quote her for the rest of my live until we meet again. Love you mom, Jul #2

Peggy was truly a woman of God. So thankful she is now home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Peggy was one of my dearest friends! She made a huge impact on my life! I will always cherish the memories I have of both her and Bob!! I can´t wait to see them again in heaven!!

Sending my condolences to the entire family! For those lucky enough to be a relative of this Great woman of God, you were truly blessed!
For those blessed enough to befriend this lady, you were graced with those smiling shining eyes, bestowed with words of wisdom, and shown the testament of Gods love !
Dianna Mosca