August 6, 2018
Peggy passed away Aug 6, 2018 at the age of 74. She is survived by daughters: Karla MacDonald (Scott), Glenna Killick (Tyler), Danna Greer (Steve); grandchildren: Courtney, Jordan, Von, Gil, Samantha, Toby, Gabi and Gracie; brothers: Tom Beggs of Duncan, BC, Norm Beggs of Chase, BC, Leon Beggs of Port Alberni, BC, Dennis Beggs and David Beggs both of Nanaimo, BC.
Predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth Dale Smith; Mom Etta Marion Beggs and Dad Tomas Rea Beggs. Peggy was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta and moved to Vancouver Island with her family at age six.
She lived in Saltair and Chemainus, raising her family in the latter. She worked as an office administrative assistant at the Chemainus Secondary School and then in a mining firm in downtown Vancouver. She retired with her husband to Magna Bay, BC. and spent some very happy years there.
Peggy enjoyed gardening, watching hockey and really enjoyed reality talent shows. She had a love for music and played piano by ear. She loved her family and was a caregiver at heart. Peggy was married to her husband for 50 years, losing him just 2 days after their 50th anniversary.
Thanks to family and friends for their help and support to make her last months memorable and comfortable, especially her brother Norm, and friends Shirley, Robin and Ralph for looking after her home. A memorial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency, 399 Royal Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3.ECondolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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