Margaret Love Voorheis, lovingly known as Peggy, passed away

peacefully on May23, 2025 at the age of 79.

Peggy was born in Ithaca, New York, to the late Dr. and Mrs. Thomas

Jack Love and grew up in nearby Watkins Glen in a warm and loving

family. From a young age she stood out as a natural leader and bright

spirit, serving as Student Council President. She attended Nazareth

College and, following business school, worked as a Personal Assistant

at The Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia, later becoming

a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Peggy married Gary in June 1967 and immediately embraced the

adventures of life as a Navy Wife, assuming leadership roles in Family

Support Groups and Wives' Clubs, while raising two children and

keeping the home fires burning when Gary was away. She moved

seventeen times and became an expert at quickly establishing a beautiful

home in her new location.

Following the Navy, Peggy and Gary settled in Boulder, Colorado and

Peggy was a catalyst for social life in her new neighborhood. She started

a Book Club, a Garden Club, published a cookbook of family and

friends' recipes and took courses to become a Colorado Master

Gardener. A devout Catholic, she served as President of The Parish

Council at St. Thomas Aquinas University Church in Boulder and

belonged to The Centering Prayer Group. Peggy was an elegant hostess

and a wonderful cook, never afraid to try a new recipe, even if Gary's

boss was coming for dinner.

An athlete and outdoor enthusiast, Peggy enjoyed playing tennis,

lifeguarding, teaching swimming, hiking and cross-country skiing. She

found deep joy in her garden, tending her flowers with the same quiet

care she gave to those around her. A dog lover for most of her life, she

was rarely without a loyal companion by her side. Peggy was well-read

and well-travelled. She especially treasured her years living overseas in

Italy and England, vividly chronicling her experiences along the way.

Peggy had a remarkable gift for making others feel seen and loved. She

always looked for the good in people and rarely had a negative word to

say. Known for never missing a birthday, anniversary or special

occasion, she faithfully sent handwritten cards and notes, staying

connected to those she cared about

Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Gary; her

daughter Danielle Kreitz (Paul), her son Jon (Mindy), cherished

grandchildren Jacob, Caleb, Haley and Luke, her sister Becky Bond

(Steve), brothers Tom (Kathy) and Bill (Susie). She was preceded in

death by her parents, Jack and Margie Love and her brother, Danny.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 on July 19, 2025, at Christ the

King Catholic Church in Richland, Washington and a Memorial Service

will follow in Watkins Glen in August. In lieu of flowers the family

requests donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association or

Alzheimer's Disease Research. Einan's at Hillcrest in Kennewick is

handling the arrangements — Hillcrestfunerals.com