Margaret (Peggy) Lillian Purdy

Margaret (Peggy) Lillian Purdy, aged 91, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born March 30, 1923, in Fortine, Montana, the daughter of Olga and Reno Lucas.

In 1948, Margaret married Clarence (Bill) William Purdy in Spokane and raised their family of six daughters. They moved to Renton in the 1960’s and remained long-time residents.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Clarence (1995) and survived by her six daughters, three son-in-laws, and nine grandchildren.

Margaret will be remembered for her deep love of children. She operated a daycare for many years and loved all children as though they were her own.

Donations can be made online to “LIFE’s Christmas Shoe Project”.

Thank you to Wesley Home Health Care in Des Moines who provided excellent care to Margaret for the past seven years.