1950
Peggy
2012
Peggy Zitzow
May 1, 1950 — November 9, 2012
Heaven gained another angel on Friday, November 9th 2012. Peggy Lurae (Short) Zitzow passed into eternal life, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion.
Peggy was born May 1st, 1950 to Roger Short and Genevieve (Lura) Short. She was the second of three brothers and five sisters. She was the family matriarch and nurturer. She graduated from Pelican Rapids high school in 1968. While caring for her eldest daughter Kelly and baby sister Leslie, she attended and graduated from Moorhead Technical College, receiving her administrative associates degree. She then went on to receive her degree as a licensed practical nurse from Detroit Lakes technical college, where she was the valedictorian of her class.
On September 23rd, 1978 she was united in marriage to Allen Zitzow at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. They made their first home in Moorhead, where they welcomed their daughters Alison and Robin.
In 1986 they moved to Argusville, ND where they renovated the “blue house” and raised their three girls until graduation. After 17 years they moved to Vergas, MN and built her dream home. There they enjoyed simple country living until her passing.
Peggy always put others first, taking care of her husband, children, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was proud to be a breast cancer survivor and was able to spend an extra eleven years on this earth, touching the lives of many.
She will be forever missed…
Peggy is survived by Allen Zitzow, her husband of 34 years; three daughters, Kelly (David) Gigler, Alison Flexhaug (Justin Nelson), Robin (Bryce) Smith; four sisters, Jennifer (Chuck) Labish, Robin Short (Dianne Schlotman), Laura (Scott) Derke, Leslie Curtis; two brothers, Jerry Short and Roger Short Jr.; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Short, her father Roger Short Sr., brother Danny Short, and great-grandson Marik Peterson.
A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at her home at 26249 485th St, Vergas MN. From Detroit Lakes, follow Highway 59 South to Junction 31 and turn left. Signs will be posted. Come as you are and at your convenience.
In lieu of flowers, Peggy’s family requests that donations be made in her name to The Women’s Way of Cass-Clay.
Peggy was born May 1st, 1950 to Roger Short and Genevieve (Lura) Short. She was the second of three brothers and five sisters. She was the family matriarch and nurturer. She graduated from Pelican Rapids high school in 1968. While caring for her eldest daughter Kelly and baby sister Leslie, she attended and graduated from Moorhead Technical College, receiving her administrative associates degree. She then went on to receive her degree as a licensed practical nurse from Detroit Lakes technical college, where she was the valedictorian of her class.
On September 23rd, 1978 she was united in marriage to Allen Zitzow at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN. They made their first home in Moorhead, where they welcomed their daughters Alison and Robin.
In 1986 they moved to Argusville, ND where they renovated the “blue house” and raised their three girls until graduation. After 17 years they moved to Vergas, MN and built her dream home. There they enjoyed simple country living until her passing.
Peggy always put others first, taking care of her husband, children, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was proud to be a breast cancer survivor and was able to spend an extra eleven years on this earth, touching the lives of many.
She will be forever missed…
Peggy is survived by Allen Zitzow, her husband of 34 years; three daughters, Kelly (David) Gigler, Alison Flexhaug (Justin Nelson), Robin (Bryce) Smith; four sisters, Jennifer (Chuck) Labish, Robin Short (Dianne Schlotman), Laura (Scott) Derke, Leslie Curtis; two brothers, Jerry Short and Roger Short Jr.; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Short, her father Roger Short Sr., brother Danny Short, and great-grandson Marik Peterson.
A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at her home at 26249 485th St, Vergas MN. From Detroit Lakes, follow Highway 59 South to Junction 31 and turn left. Signs will be posted. Come as you are and at your convenience.
In lieu of flowers, Peggy’s family requests that donations be made in her name to The Women’s Way of Cass-Clay.
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