Peggy E. Stratton, age 83, died at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House on Oct. 13, 2007, as a result of 2 shattered femurs. Peggy Wetzler was born on March 30, 1924 in Newport, WA.
On Feb. 1, 1947, she was married to Lawrence P. Stratton by the justice of the peace in Spokane, WA. They moved to Culp Creek, OR. in 1950 for 35 years, the last 16 years of her life she spent in the area, living with her daughter.
Peggy belonged to the Old Time Fiddlers Association for many years. She was a member of Dorena Grange. She was affiliated with the Church of Christ. Peggy?s family always came first.
Peggy loved watching John Wayne movies, reading Louis L?Amour books, kids, and family, baking, listening to the Booher Family, and going to the Old Time Fiddlers Jams.
She is survived by her son, Greg Sadlier; daughters, Velora Williams and Paula Schuermann; sister, Noreen Hess; LeRoy Wetzler; four grandsons, Jim Bostock, Howard Hartness, Chris Schuermann, Tod Schuermann; granddaughter, Denise; 2 great-grandchildren, Aidan Schuermann and Milo Bostock.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Statton, 1964; son, Milo Stratton, 1968; parents and sister.
There will be a memorial Celebration Potluck at Willamalane Senior Center, 215 W. ?C? Street, Springfield, OR on October 28, 2007 from noon to 6:00 pm. A private family Inurnment will be at Fir Grove Cemetery October 27, at 10:00 AM as Peggy wanted. She will be laid to rest next to her son Milo.
The family would like to thank everyone for their love for Peggy Stratton.