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Peggy Jo Glem

It is so hard to put into words the feelings I have about temporarily losing Peggy in our life. My mother in law passed away December 18th. I might think of something to say in the future, but right now all I can think to do is post the few pictures I have of her from my perspective of life. She lived so much more than I got to see, but here is my small tribute to her.

Tom and Peggy are two different people that work great together. They are wonderful.




She was one of our four very supportive and loving parents that got us to the temple and stood by us at our sealing.


There weren't very many members of my own family in the temple with me for my endowment; I remember distinctly looking over when Peggy and my sister-in-laws walked in and feeling overwhelmingly grateful that they were there and a new part of my family.





The whole Glem Crew. Peggy's prides and joys: husband, parents, children, grandchildren. <3












Don't they look so much alike?!

This was the family hanging out at Tom's 60th birthday. See Peggy soaking it up and ready to jump in with a story.



Eric and Jeff went to College Game Day on October 24th so they decided to make a sign and surprise their mom. They got the sign on tv and made Peggy's birthday. I could always tell how much Eric loved her. He was a good son, calling her (nearly) every day. She could never doubt his affection for her.



I always laughed at the way she could not say Chipotle. She always said "Chipol-tay", but we never corrected her.






We will miss her so much. I'm so grateful for the few years I got to spend getting to know her. I hesitate to say it but I feel jipped.

However, I know she is happy and I know we will miss her until we see her again. But our lives will be filled with a lot of joy in the years to come, and we will take every opportunity to enjoy it, just as Peggy would tell us to do on her long birthday words of wisdom.

I wish I had more pictures. I wish I had more time. How selfish of me, I am aware. But I can't help it. I liked her. I loved her. I ache for Eric, for Jeff, Katie, Erin, Lisa. For Tom. But I know there is a big huge plan and this event has opened my spiritual peripheral vision. For that I am grateful, and Peggy: I know when I get to the other side you will be there waiting for me, just like you were in the temple that day. You will show me the way and I will not be afraid.


We love you.








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  1. JaneDecember 30, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Oh Holly, your words (and photos) are beautiful. Peggy is lucky to have you as a daughter-in-law and I can only imagine she will be missing you too. I'm so glad you are comforted by knowing you will see her again.

    Keeping you and Eric in my prayers.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Well written Holly. Well written.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Oh, my sweet girl! I'm crying again as I read your sweet tribute! You did a great job as her first daughter-in-law, and I know you are right, that she's there, wanting you all to experience as much joy and fun in your lives as possible! 'Til you meet again!

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  4. John WilliamJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    My condolences guys. I hate hearing such news. Fortunately our understanding of the plan of salvation helps to ease the pain, even if only slightly.

    p.s. Holly, nice tribute.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    well you made me cry again too. beautifully written and i'm sure she is watching over you, and all the family.

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  6. TrippingRaulJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    What a wonderful tribute! Very poignant; it paints a beautiful picture of your mother in law! Thinking of you guys! Love you a bunch!

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  7. RosieMarch 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What an amazing post this was Holly. I had somehow missed it. She was such a sweet amazing lady from what I got to know of her. She LOVED the pictures I would post of you guys. They made her so happy. She just loved you. What a sweet lady.

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