Margaret (Peggy) Love Voorheis

Margaret Love Voorheis, lovingly known as Peggy, passed away peacefully on May 23, 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 North Rim, now Lake Valley Estates, 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 a.m. 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.