BRONSON (Lucas), Peggy Lois
Peggy Lois (Lucas) Bronson, age 56, born November 5, 1956 to Richard and Ione Lucas of Danvers, Montana passed away on November 21, 2012 after a courageous two year battle with Amyloidosis, a rare disease.
Peggy grew up in the Danvers area and attended high school in Denton. After graduating in 1974, she moved to Helena with her best friend Connie (Krogedal) Carson. Shortly thereafter, she met her husband of 36 years, Gordon Bronson. Peggy worked for the State of Montana up until 2000 when they moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. There she worked at the Coeur d’Alene Press before moving back to Helena in 2009 to be closer to her grandchildren.
Peggy loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow. She even came out of retirement to work at the daycare her grandson attended. Peggy loved going to their cabin in Wolf Creek and watching the hummingbirds. She enjoyed the times she spent on the coast with her husband. She also cherished the numerous nights spent with her family in their newly remodeled home.
Peggy was at peace knowing that her journey was about to end and spent her last few weeks comforting her family and preparing them for her passing. During her final months she cherished every moment she had and her time with family and friends. She was an angel that will be missed by many.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ione Lucas, brother Ken Lucas, nephew Lynn Lucas and great nephews Dayne Heble and Cody Miller.
She is survived by her husband Gordon Bronson, son Travis (Kelsey) Bronson, daughter Jennifer (Shawn) Eblen, grandchildren Louis Grady, Mason, Ashlyn Eblen, and soon to be baby Bronson, all of Helena. Brothers Dick (Sharlene) Lucas of Townsend, Gary Lucas of Bozeman, Rob (Wanda) Lucas of Moccasin, Sister Karen (and the late Larry) Allen of Denton, sister-in-law Sharon Lucas of Great Falls, Rod Copenhaver, numerous close nieces and nephews, and lots of loving friends.
A memorial service celebrating Peggy’s life will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 27th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will be held in the social center of the funeral home immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations in honor of Peggy be made to the St. Patrick’s House, 501 W. Alder, Missoula, MT 59802.
As Peggy would say, “Love you Always and Forever!!!”
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 P.M.
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 P.M.
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Tuesday November 27, 2012
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Russ & Kelli Kaufman says
Gordon, Travis, Jennifer and families,
We are so very sorry to hear about Peggy….She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all during this difficult time. Russ & Kelli
Loretta Morrison says
Bronson family, Peggy was an amazing lady- her wonderful smile and very contagious laugh will be missed by everyone who knew her. We had lots of good laughs in the salon raising the kids. She was so very proud of her grandchildren. Peggy, I will miss you until our next garage sale. God bless and comfort your family thru this hard time. Loretta
Bill and Donna Simmons says
Dear Bronson family, We are sorry for the passing of Peggy. Our son Chris is friends with Travis and Kelsey. We just wanted to offer our condolences and pray for Our Lords peace upon your broken hearts at this time. No words can express the sorrow you feel. Just know The Lord knows your pain and will comfort you. God bless, Bill and Donna Simmons
Khrystalle Harris says
Dear Bronson Family,
I am so very sorry for and saddened by your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the loving promise of our Heavenly Father that He will reunite us with our dead loved ones by means of a resurrection right here on a paradise earth that will be filled with peace, happiness, and perfect health for everyone in the very near future. (John 5:28,29; Revelation 21:3,4; Isaiah 33:24) May this precious promise, along with loving memories Peggy, bring you a measure of comfort during the days and weeks to come. Rest assured that God will do ALL that He has promised. (Isaiah 55:10,11) My deepest sympathy to you.
Harold and Karen Williams says
Gordon,Travis, Jennifer, and family. We are so sorry to learn that Peggy has lost her life to this disease. Our Shannon spent her early life with you and Peggy and you all became her second family. We will always remember Peggy as a happy and loving mother and a good friend to us for a very long time. If we could we would be with you in this time of pain but we are unable to return to Montana. We are so glad that Peggy was at peace with her passing and we know she is now at peace and happy with God. God bless all of you . Or thoughts and prayers are with you .
Julie Sakaguchi says
So sorry for your loss…. Thinking of you all!!
Matt Pfister says
Gordon,Travis, Jennifer, and family, I am so absolutely sorry for your lose. I have nothing but fond memories of Peggy, growing up with your family was a blessing, and just knowing her was a gift. My prayers are with all of you.
Rhonda Safford says
Jen and Family,
So sorry about your loss – you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rhonda
Lauri Brown says
Gordon, Jennifer, Shawn and family,
We couldn’t be sorrier for your loss, but are comforted knowing that Peggy is now in a more peaceful place. Peggy’s care of our own little girl over the years was an invaluable gift to us and one that we could never thank her, or you all for enough. I know that the many other families whose children your mother helped raise feel the same. Our thoughts are with you.
Lauri, Trent and Codi Rose Brown
JUDY MURRAY MILLER says
Dear Cousins: Sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I Still remember that beautiful smile – sometimes you wondered about the mischief behind it. She will be missed by all who knew her. Thinking of all of you at this sorrowful time. Judy Murray Miller – Danversite
Bettie Murray Byrd says
To Peggy’s husband and children and to her siblings and their families: Even though I really didn’t know Peggy as I was quite a bit older than her, I remember those beautiful eyes and her smile. I am so sorry to hear the news of her passing, but am thankful she was at peace. Love and prayers to all of you. Bettie Murray Byrd–also from Danvers and another cousin.
Catherine Doney says
Bronson Family: We will cherish our memories of Peggy. She was warmth and love for all the children at Mason’s daycare. Our Haylee looked forward to seeing Peggy each day and knew she would be welcomed with kindness and a hug. We were blessed to have her as an important part of our lives. She will be missed by all who knew her, yet we are all better people for knowing her.
Catherine, Gregg and Haylee Doney
Dick Johansen says
My condolences to Gordon and their children. Peggy was a great lady and will be missed.
Christal Anderson says
Travis, Kelsey, Jennifer, Shawn, & Gordon,
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences and sympathy to your families.
Lee & Christal Anderson
Jarrod, Molly, Harrison & his sisters says
Our hearts go out to your families ~ Peggy holds a very special place in our hearts; she came into lives like an angel, as did her dear friend, Debbie and for that we will be forever grateful. Her way with people, especially kids, was so patient, kind and geniune…she has left a forever footprint in many little one’s hearts and character that they will carry with them forever – and they will be better having had been touched by the grace of Peggy. Thank you Peggy for having touched our lives in such a wonderful way; Harrison loved her dearly! You are in our thoughts and prayers, the Plummers
Rlick and Helen Greenlee says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gordon and family. She was always fun loving, wonderful lady. Helen and I hope to see you at the cabin in the future, please feel free stop by either there or at the hotel in Wolf Creek. We are so sorry for your loss. Rick Greenlee.
Matt Landoe says
Gordon,
One of the things I looked forward to was joining you and Don and Peggy for lunch at the deli up the street.
All of you were a lot of fun. I especially enjoyed the teasing you guys were good at! It was exciting to hear of your plans to get back to Montana. What a gift for you and Peggy to have that time with the family close.
Gordon, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am glad to see you in Montana with your kids and grand kids! Thanks for all your help over the years. You really make a difference. Warm regards, Matt
Shari Grindheim Hagenbuch says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at the time of you loss.
Larry, Shari (Grindheim), Lariat and Laredo Hagenbuch
Tom and Robin Legel says
Gordon, Robin and I so sorry for you loss. We only heard about a couple of days ago. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. I so fondly remember the New Years Eve partys and the fun you both brought to those good times. You and Peggy were always so good to us. We will miss Peggy and her smile and sense of humor. I can only imagine how the shopping at Lowes will be in the futrue. Please stay in touch and give our best to your family. Tom and Robin
Raini Powers says
Godspeed, Peggy. You were always warm and caring. I am happy your pain is gone, and my heart goes out to your loving family for such a great loss.
Mike Murray says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family Peggy, I too, was older but do remember lots about our childhood. My best to your grandchildren – they will always remember you.
Another cousin from Danvers
Mike Murray
Lois Simpson says
Gordon and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I only met your wife a couple of times, but she seemed to be a very nice person and you were so happy. God bless you and your family.