Margaret (Peggi) McLeod Obituary (1952

Margaret "Peggi" (McKay) McLeod passed away peacefully at her home in Shelton, Washington on August 27, 2021. She was born to David R. and Margaret A. (Tritle) McKay in Bremerton, Washington on December 21, 1952. She was raised near Belfair along the North Shore of Hood Canal as the youngest of five siblings. She graduated in 1971 from West Bremerton High School and later went on to receive an associate's degree from Olympic College and a Bachelor's Degree from The Evergreen State College. She worked in public government, healthcare, and with developmentally disabled adults during her career until retiring in the early 2000's due to health issues. Peggi married Jeffery McLeod in 1990 and together they had a blended family of five children that grew to include 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. As a Navy wife Peggi managed the home and worked while Jeff was away for deployments. After Jeff retired from the Navy they moved to Minnesota to spend time with his family. They returned to Washington in 2008 to be closer to family and grandchildren living in Port Orchard while Jeff continued to work until his retirement. Together they bought their retirement home in Shelton, Washington where they tended their yard and watched the local wildlife. Peggi always had a flower bed that was the envy of the neighbors, and was happy to share her knowledge of gardening, a passion that was passed down to her from her father and grandmother. She and Jeff enjoyed their many pet cats over the years, and Peggi always had a funny story about one of their cats to share. As the wife, mother, mother in law, daughter, niece, and sister of Veterans, she enjoyed reading novels and watching movies about the military, especially Tom Clancy books and movies, Top Gun, and many more. She enjoyed being outdoors, and would often accompany Jeff on annual fishing and camping trips. Peggi's greatest love was her family and she was always willing to help in times of need. She provided support and care to her father and grandmother as they aged, as well as various family members throughout the years. She was a great friend to many, a supportive and loving wife, and a mother and grandmother who encouraged both learning and adventure in her children's and grandchildren's lives. She will be missed for her sense of enthusiasm and humor, stories of her family growing up, "dirt salad", and the best homemade pies every Thanksgiving. Peggi is survived by her husband of 31 years, Jeff McLeod, her daughters Debbie (David) Foster of Port Orchard, Washington, Jennifer (Christopher Johansen) McKay of Bothell, Washington, and Danielle (Napoleon) Bryant of Bartlett, Tennessee and sons Allen Hodges of Caldwell, Idaho and Brandon (Melena) Kessman of Wenatchee, Washington as well as her grandchildren, great granddaughter, nieces, nephews and close friends. She was preceded in death by her brother David F. McKay and her sister Clarissa "Dickie Ann" McKay. A private service is being planned by her daughters. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National MS Society.