Peggy Mallard

Our precious wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and sister, Peggy Alice Lee Mallard, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 18, 2012, at her home following a lingering illness. She was under the care of her family and Hands of Hope Hospice. Peggy was born June 9, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Victor Lee and Martha Grover Lee. She grew up on the family farm in Milo and graduated from Bonneville High School in 1972. On November 21, 1975, she married Douglas Warren Mallard in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for time and all eternity. To this union were born five children, Jennifer, Kristi, Kami, Heather, and Nikki. They made their home in Idaho Falls, and Peggy was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She also worked briefly at the LDS Hospital, which was where she met Doug, the love her life. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various callings in the Primary and Relief Society. At the time of her death she was the Ward Librarian, a calling she greatly loved. She was active in PTO while her children were attending District 91 schools. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, card games, and spending time with her family. Family get togethers were a special treat that she looked forward to and her grandchildren were the light of her life. Peggy’s family and her faith were the most important things in her life. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Douglas, Daughter, Jennifer Mallard of Idaho Falls, ID, Daughter, Kristi Mallard of Idaho Falls, ID, Daughter, Kami (Jacob) Gallup of Worland, WY, Daughter, Heather (Marcus) Thompson of Hermiston, OR, Daughter, Nikki Mallard of Idaho Falls, ID; Mother, Martha Lee of Milo, ID; Brother, Brett Lee of Ririe, ID; Sister, Vickie (Kelly) Howell of Milo, ID; 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Victor Lee, and a brother, Dirk Lee. Funeral Services will be held at 11;00 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Idaho Falls LDS 14th Ward, 651 Gladstone, with Bishop Dean Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Thursday

11:00 a.m. ,Thursday, March 22, 2012 Idaho Falls LDS 14th Ward 651 Gladstone Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery.