Peggie Louise Johnson Jordan

Peggie Louise Jordan (59) well-known chef and friend to all in the Grand Coulee, Washington area passed away at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wednesday evening, December 30, 2015. Peggie was born September 15, 1956 in Spokane, Washington to the home of Elisha and Lydia Johnson. As a child she attendedSt. Anne’s Catholic School in Spokane, Washington. In 1966 her family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington where she attended Grand Coulee High School. Friday, January 28, 1977 was a chilly winter day which warmed Peggie’s heart when she married the love of her life, Alfred “Al” Jordan in his Grand Coulee home. Peggie and Al owned and operated many different businesses such as: “Peggie’s Place Deli”, “Hawaiian Wok & Pizza” and “The Coulee Bowl.” She also worked at the “B & B”, “Rock’n Robins”, and “The Coulee House Motel”. Peggie enjoyed reading her Bible, bowling and light gambling. She loved her dogs and in her later years loved getting tattoos of various animals. As well as being a wonderful cook, Peggie was a kind and compassionate woman whose door was always open to anyone who needed a helping hand; wheter it be good company, a meal or shelter.

Preceded in death by her preants: Elisha and Lydia Johnson; sister: Kathleen Johnson and brother: Eli Johnson; Peggie’s legacy lives on through her loving husband of 38 years: Al Jordan; children: Sharissa Steffen (Craig), Alfred Jordan Jr. (Princess) and Nicole M. Tanphantourath (Khamp); grandchildren: Aylissa Jordan, Ayleana Jordan, Alexis Tanphantourath, Khamp Tanphantourath, Sundae Tanphantourath, Curtis “Jae Jae” Picard, Briah Goggles and Talon Gogglesa; great-grandchildren: Nevaeh Scranton, Addalyn Scranton and Daren Dick; brothers: Charles Johnson (Nancy), Davey Johnson (Margit) and Kevin Johnson; sisters: Betty Ann Frost (Randy) and Karen Muellner (Greg) and her constant chihuahua companion: “Teko”.

Pastor Steve Archer will officiate at a celebration of Peggie’s life, at 1:00pm, Saturday, January 16, 2016 to be held at Strate Funeral Home, 329 E. Grand Coulee Ave. Grand Coulee, WA 99133. Cremation has taken place.

Peggie’s family asks that donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate.

Please sign Peggie’s on-line register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is honored to be serving her family.