Peggy A Kohkonen

Terry and family plus Mitzie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. God speed to Peggy, she is finally pain free and at peace.

Peg is such a wonderful person and will be miss so much, she blessed my life with her love and compassion. She was such a special friend and always thought of others... God bless her and may our prayers be with her in heaven and her family here. Sincerely, June Schulze Hogan

Peggy is now in the hands of God, looking down with love. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Working with Peggy at first Security Bank was an interesting and fun filled experience. You never knew what would be in store for the day. Peg continued to be a dear and close friend throughout the years after her so called "retirement". She was a great inspiration to me, and I am honored to call her my friend.

Jeff and Maureen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We enjoyed getting to know your Mom at the ball games. Love, Brett and Kris

Jeff and Mo, I am so sorry to hear the news of your Mom's passing. It brings back memories of the pain and grief my family has felt. Know that she is at peace and that she is watching over you. It may give you some, albeit little, comfort knowing that many people are holding you in their thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Wendy Kriekels and family (Larry's sister)

I was so sad to read about Peggy's passing -- what a great person! I grew up with Peggy and Sam, and always thought of them as my cousins. We lived across the street from them for years and they were always part of our "gang". It was wonderful to read of her accomplishments and see a list of her poterity. What a sweetheart! When I think of all the trials she had growing up -- it's wonderful to know that she left a big impression on the world. My thoughts go with the family, especially Betty and Sam. May God bless you all, and know that my thougts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Dear Terry and Paul, I was saddened by the news of Peggy's passing. Even though I am living now in Spain I wanted send you my love at this tender time. There will be a void in all of our lives with her gone. May God bless and comfort you and your family. You will be in our prayers. Much Love, Rick CLegg

Terry, I am so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. I want to thank you for keeping Trang informed of how Peggy was doing, I have done Peggy's hair for the last few years. I know that she is out of pain now and in a better place. I will deeply miss her she was a wonderful person,

Terry, Bobbie and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. When two souls share a loving bond, that bond will endure well beyond this mortal life. Then the real journey begins. Sincerely, Frank Martin South Jordan, UT

Terry, sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most diffucult time. We are unable to pay our respects at Peg's services but please know we are thinking of you. Jim and Annette Allen

Dear Terry and Family, We were saddened to hear of Pegs passing. You are all in our hearts and in our prayers. It has been a long while since we have talked, but we always considered you good neighbors and great friends.

Peggy's Funeral Homily By Deacon John Kranz Rarely has the experience of sharing in the dying process of someone had such an impact on me. Perhaps it's because I've known Jeff for so long. Perhaps it's because our human nature is weak and understands so little the ways of God. Or maybe it's because after a long battle it was the relatively peaceful way in which Peggy passed from this life into the loving embrace of God. Whatever the case may be, we can find solace in our faith and confidence in our Heavenly Father, who is undoubtedly happy that his beloved child is in his arms again. Peace may not be found today, maybe not tomorrow, but it will come. The sacramental signs of our faith convince us that this is true. The Paschal Candle ~ present at Peggy's baptism and confirmation only a few years ago is also present here (Funeral Mass) today. The flame on this Paschal candle represents Christ's light in our lives. At her baptismal Peggy and her sponsor were told to keep that light burning brightly within her. She did this. Peggy wanted to ensure that she and those she loved would never go back to those difficult times and circumstances she experienced in her childhood. A light was lit within Peggy during her formative years, and she sacrificed so as to keep it burning throughout her life. She worked multiple jobs to provide for her children so that they would not experience those same hardships. Throughout her life she was building a better future for herself and her children and her children's children. For the last half of her life she did this with an invaluable partner: her husband, Papa Odie. Terry I can say with certainty you were her light. Peggy's children, Jeff and Sheli, her children in marriage (who were no less her children) and all her grandchildren were significant flames of joy that brought tremendous light to her life. If there was one theme in Peggy's life that stands out it was a theme of building brighter futures for others: physically and, perhaps less intentionally, spiritually. She literally finished basements and did full-blown construction so as to understand and appreciate the mechanics of building something. I think this was her way of wanting to build better lives for everyone she came in contact with. So when she was given a Christian mandate at her baptism to keep the light of Christ alive in her heart ~ she completed that task successfully. She brought that Christian dignity unstained into everlasting life and passed the flame of faith and charity on to others. The Funeral Pal draped over her casket reminds us of the white baptismal garment she received at her baptism. This pal is also a sign of those times she received the sacrament of mercy. I am talking about those moments in one's life when our clothes are made white as snow because of His mercy (pointing to Christ on the crucifix) and the sorrow we experience for having sinned against others. In other words, atoning for our shortcomings by acts of mercy, of compassion and love. Peggy more than atoned for any short comings she may have had through life: Building homes others, helping others with down payments on houses, buying appliances for those in need, participating in the Festival of Trees for charity. I could go on. The point is this: Blessed are those who have shown mercy for mercy shall be theirs. Allow this fact to provide you with some degree of comfort. These are only a few or the attributes Peggy leaves with us. The Resurrected Christ. The culmination of these sacramental signs of our faith (The Easter Candle, The White Pal, the Crucifix, the Book of Gospels.) reassures us that Peggy now shares in the promises of these mysteries. A life well lived is rewarded by Our Heavenly Father and through the sacrifice of Jesus. Peggy's promise, and therefore yours, is that she is raised from the dead to a new life in Christ, eternally. It will take time to heal from this loss. Peggy's light burns through us by virtue of our having known her. The best way to honor Peg and to assist in our own healing is to honor Peggy by allowing that light to pass on to others in her memory. How can we do this? Over the next little while offer an act of mercy to another in need in her memory. As Peg would, help another in need to build at brighter future in her memory. Peggy constructed a life centered on acts of love and mercy. It was a legacy she passes on to each of us.

Layna, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I sure miss all the visiting I got to do with you & your mom when we were neighbors out in Tooele. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.