Hazel "Peggy" Rumbaugh

Hazel Margaret "Peggy" Peck Rumbaugh was born July 18, 1932, in Fairmont, MN and passed away on October 31, 2025.  Peggy graduated from Centenary College in 1950 with a degree in Biology and Chemistry, and in 1951, completed a degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University.  She married the love of her life, George Harrison Rumbaugh on December 28, 1951, soon after he returned from military service in the Korean War.  Harrison Preceded Peggy in death.  Peggy was the mother of 5 children, Jan Stallings (deceased) and husband Roger, Nancy Rumbaugh Faulk and husband Steven, George Rumbaugh and wife Tammy, Philip Rumbaugh (deceased), and Erik Rumbaugh.  She is survived by 8 grandchildren; Adam Stallings, Jacob Rumbaugh, Chris Faulk,  Ben Rumbaugh, Stefanie Carter, Kimberly Rumbaugh, Alex Faulk, and Charlene Rumbaugh, 18 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.  She is also survived by her brother, John Peck (jane), sister Ginger Dominque (Jerry), a beloved cousin, Cheryl Clark (Chuck), Multiple nieces and nephews, and friends.

Peggy taught Sunday School and participated in multiple church activities, women's groups, and community outreach.  She enjoyed playing bridge and family card or board games as much as possible..  Mother was never too tired to play a game, especially when she won, which was quite often.

Peggy resided in the Northwest LA Veterans Home (NWLAVH0 During the last 16 months of her life, where she was cared for by loving, kind , and compassionate staff.  She was often described there as "a hoot".  She was sometimes bossy, observant/"nosey", and could be stubborn, but always a southern lady. She was a great storyteller of all things funny, interesting facts, and history.  Peggy was dearly loved by her family, friends, and the NWLAVH staff.  She will be remembered with great fondness and will be greatly missed.  Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital or the Benton Methodist Church.