Peggy Gwen McKinster, 65 of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, peacefully passed on August 5, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 14, 1952, in Kenilworth, Utah, to Garth D. and Marie Ann (Sherman) Hyatt. Peggy grew up in Glenwood Springs and graduated from Glenwood Springs High School. She went to Mesa College with her best friend Nancy, earning a degree in Early Childhood Development. After college, she married Jerry McKinster. They had two beautiful girls, who later brought sons-in-law and grandchildren into Peggy’s world creating a beautiful family that was her continual source of joy.
There were two things you didn’t mess with, where Peggy was concerned…her sons-in-law and the Denver Broncos. Both, she loved dearly. She also felt that part of her heart was in Texas, where she would frequently travel to spend time with her beloved grandchildren. In her free time, you would find Peggy reading a Nora Roberts or Mary Higgins Clark novel, going to the movies with her sister Doris, or having lunch with her dear friend Sherry, listening to her country music favorite, Garth Brooks, or enjoying a swim at the hot springs pool. May each beautiful sunset, Colorado wildflower, and hike to Hanging Lake be reminders of Peggy and her love of nature.
Peggy was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many roles including teaching the primary class, volunteering with the Relief Society, and mentoring others as a visiting teacher. Most will know Peggy from the 30+ years she spent as a cashier at Safeway, sharing smiles and serving her community. She loved helping others and leaves behind a beautiful legacy of kindness and generosity.
She is survived by her daughters Donna Ilseng and husband Matthew, Louann Skahill and husband Corey, grandchildren Austin and Taylor Skahill and Makayla and Marcus Ilseng, sister Doris Hyatt, bother Boyd Hyatt and wife Barbara, niece Tiffany Hyatt Worley and husband Jesse Worley, great niece Zoey and her beloved cat Meme.
Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 409 29th St, Glenwood Springs, CO with reception to follow. Share memories and condolences at www.CremationAdvocates.net.
Memorial donations may be made to Colorado Animal Rescue Inc. (www.coloradoanimalrescue.org/donate) or the Advocate Safehouse Project (www.advocatesafehouse.org).
Arrangements entrusted to Cremation Advocates by Putnam, 206 Avenue H, Suite 204, Marble Falls, TX 78654. (830)798-8413
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I will miss Peggy, but will carry nothing but fond memories in my heart. My condolences to the family. I had the privilege of working with Peggy for the past year and a half. I am so grateful our paths in life crossed. What a beautiful woman… inside and out. ❤️
Louann & Corey,
We’re so very sorry. May you find comfort in your warm memories of your mom.
Adrian & John James
Peggy was among the strongest women I ever met in my life. I will always be grateful to her and her family for the kindness they offered me through out the years I among them. God bless her as she travels on from her mortal journey.
Louann and Donna, I saw your mom recently and we were able to reconnect with one another. I’m grateful for that chance moment, and for having your family in my life for those years in the past. All my love – Liz
I was fortunate that my career path intersected with Peggy just before her retirement from Safeway. I was lucky enough to have her work several shifts with me in the Pharmacy. Every single day she had a smile on her face and always put her customers first. I will miss our chats at the Rite Aid check out counter and her glow as she spoke about her growing TX family. You are all in my thoughts and I am so very grateful to have known Peggy. She truly was one of a kind.