Surnames: Walter, Hopper Marguerite "Peggy" Florence Walter, 87, a resident of Hood River (Oregon), died at her home on Friday, July 26, 2002. She was born October 11, 1914, in Condon (Oregon) to Fred and Julia Hopper. With her parents and older sister Lillie, "Peggy" (as she became known) moved to The Dalles in her early days where she spent her school years and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1933. The family moved to Portland in 1936 where her father worked as a railroad engineer. On August 15, 1937, she married Alfred Walter. They later settled on a fruit ranch near Odell (Oregon) in 1944. They raised three sons. She was active in Hazel Rebekah Lodge where she made many friends and volunteered much time. Her busy hands sewed, knitted, crocheted, and produced many quilts. She built a reputation with the demand for her creations. She also loved vegetable and flower gardening. Her home was open to friends and family who enjoyed her home-cooked meals. She is survived by sons Fred and his wife Sheila, The Dalles; David and his wife Irene, Woodburn (Oregon); and James and his wife Dorothy, Goldendale (Washington). Included among survivors are seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two nieces. Her husband Alfred Walter preceded her in death in 1977. A Celebration of Life service and reception was held Tuesday, July 30, at noon at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Odell. Entombment was at Idlewild Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, c/o Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle July 29, 2002 Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser "Don't judge each day by the harvest your reap, but by the seeds you plant. Robert Louis Stevenson Researching WASSER, GOAR, JOURNEY, HAMM, VINZANT, McNEAL, MATHIESON