This place we call Earth has truly lost one its most beautiful souls.

I met Peggy when she followed my 90 year old father home from the Ellison Bay, Wisconsin Post Office in 2008.  She liked his yellow scooter and I met a fellow adventurer. That summer as she mooned over Bill on the other side of the country, we sang, waded creeks to Lake Michigan and hiked.  She arranged for what would be my father's final sailing adventure.  Imagine how delighted I was when they moved 1 1/2 miles from us in Tucson.  She joined the Wednesday Wild Wacky Women on several hikes before committing herself to Tohono Chul.  Her spirit will be with me on every adventure I pursue!

I first met Peggy in 2012, yet I feel like I've known her for many years.  We both loved gardening, the desert, unusual succulents, hiking, propagation, cooking -- we were like 2 peas in a pod.  I loved her laugh and energy, her marvelous attitude, her genuine love of friends and family, her beloved little red car -- I remember during a visit last spring we went cactus shopping and when we came home she couldn't wait to plant her new cactus, even though it had been a long day and she was really tired, she just had to get that cactus in the ground before she would take a nap.  I will really miss her, but I will never forget her.    

I met Peggy a year ago when I joined Camera Club Tucson. She was so friendly and full of joy and we shared stories about cancer surviviorship. I looked forward to all the club's events and particularly to seeing her. 

We will miss her but are comforted in knowing that she's busy giving and entertaining with the angels. She surely was one here on earth. 

  Peggy Leggett, AKA Pegleg, was probably the most funny, caring, helpful, positive and energetic person I have known.

I met Peggy in the 2012 Tohono Chul docent class. She often had whole the class laughing with her timely quips. Her knowledge of desert plants, especially the “Scientific Names”, and her willingness to share the rest of us mere mortals was inspiring.

Peggy accepted the challenge to “adopt” our back yard. She helped with deciding which plants needed to be planted and where, depending on the plants requirements and the blank spaces in our yard. I may have been a little skeptical when following her directions on trimming back some of our established plants, but I have to admit the hopbush looks great.

Our docent class often has outings and lunches, which Peggy rarely missed. Even during her most sever treatments, she would usually make a cameo appearance.

Peggy will continue to be a true inspiration to us all.  

When Peggy lost her hair while she was undergoing chemotherapy, I teased her about becoming a "fashionista" in the process - the fabulous hats she wore with all those fabulous and wonderful earrings.  And, all those colorful outfits.  "Bald is Beautiful" I told her and, oh my, did she own it!  

I took this photo of Peggy in Tubac where we spent time photographing with friends from Club Camera Tucson.  In so many ways, Peggy was the "spirit" of Club Camera with her effervescent smile and boundless energy.  Her generosity and kindness were endless.  PegLeg was an original!

Pegleg was the 3rd member of our final (graded) tour which we had to do to become bona vide Tahona Chul docents.    I was 2nd in line to go behind Don Johnson...a terrifying position to be in.  After I totally screwed up and made a mess of my tour, it was Peg's turn.  We decided to just return to the Performace Garden since we were running short on time.  We stood there quietly for a moment and then suddenly Peg jumped into the air, performed a complete 180 degrees turn, landed on both feet, and shouted "LOOK!"  We were all startled!  She then began her tour saying, "Look all around you....look at all the beauty of nature surrounding us."  It was a marvelous beginning and it was so Peggy.  She had more enthusiasm than anyone else I've ever known.  I will never forget her silly smile.  I will never forget her.

Peggy and I loved to talk about gardens and yard art. One day we went on an all day Junque Yard Art tour. At one of the stops, she spotted a oversized chair and, of course, immediately sat down. She then broke into a wonderful Edith Anne routine which Lily Tomlin would have loved as much as I loved her great sense of humor and her willingness to laugh and play.