Margaret Jean Monroe

Margaret Jean (Carpenter) Monroe, 93, of Loveland, CO passed away February 27, 2015. She was born on August 31,1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Keith Carpenter and Elmina Mae Shanesy. Peggy, as she was called, was the oldest of three, and the only daughter. She grew up in Sidney, Montana, where her father was postmaster. Peggy attended Havre College, in Missoula, Montana and moved shortly thereafter to Portland, Oregon to live with her best friend. She found a job as a bookkeeper, and when the company moved to San Jose, California, Peggy went with them. There she met Francis William (Bill) Monroe, who was to become her husband. When Bill died, Peggy was left with three young daughters and went back to bookkeeping until she qualified to become a real estate agent. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, quilting, long walks, and jigsaw puzzles. Most importantly, Peggy loved her family and was always there for them. Survivors include daughter, Cindy Santos and husband, Edward, of Rolling Hills Estates California; daughter, Barbara (Bobbie Jean) Sax and husband, Mike, of Loveland, Colorado; and daughter, Carol Monroe of Elk Grove, California; four grandchildren, Shannon, Christa, and Erin Santos, and Brian Sax. Preceding Peggy in death are her husband, parents, and brothers Keith David and George Kay.

The family would like to thank Aspen House in Loveland for their loving and compassionate care of Peggy. In accordance with Peggy’s wishes, a formal service will not be held. She will be buried with her beloved husband at Golden Gate National Veteran’s Cemetery in San Bruno, California. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allnutt.com.

No flowers please.