Laura Peugh, who faithfully served for many years in the Harrah, Washington, Grace Brethren Church, died Thursday, April 28, at 5:20 a.m. at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, Indiana. Mrs. Peugh had been living in Indiana since 1989, and was a member of the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church.
Born in Grandview, WA, Mrs. Peugh was married in 1938 to Harold Peugh, who died in July of 1987. Mrs. Peugh’s teaching degree was from Central Washington College of Education in Ellensburg, WA, and she taught in Washougal, WA and for many years at Harrah Elementary School as a first-grade teacher.
Surviving are three children: Maurice of Yakima, WA; Roger of Winona Lake, IN; and Mrs. James (Maxine) Currie of Cheboygan, Michigan. Her son, Roger Peugh, is a former Grace Brethren missionary to Germany and is now on the faculty of Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, May 2 at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church with Pastor John Teevan, Roger Peugh, and James Currie officiating. Calling will start at noon Monday in the church courtyard. A memorial service will also be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Harrah Grace Brethren Church in Washington with Pastor Peter Touhey, Roger Peugh and James Currie officiating.
Memorial gifts may be directed to Grace College and Seminary, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 or to Grace Brethren International Missions, 999 College Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.