Margaret (Peggy) Anderson, age 75, of Albany Oregon, passed away at her home, surrounded by family.

Peggy was born on April 30, 1945, in Seattle WA, and was raised in the family home in Portland Oregon.  She graduated from Centennial High School in 1963 and married Tom Anderson on May 23, 1964.  They moved to Albany in 1972 where they raised their four children and resided until their passing. Peggy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary for 22 years. Recently, she served as president of the Auxiliary for 3 years.   She was an avid pool player and spent over 40 years in the Albany City Women's Pool league where she was the top woman for many years. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and camping with her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters Teresa Wydronek (Tim), Michelle Van Patten (Michael), Kris Brown (Joe), and Leslie Trulove (Shuks Mzungu); sisters Linda Foster and Kim Gaylord; brother Vincent Kirchmeier; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by Tom, her husband of 55 years; and her parents Alvina and Frederick Kirchmeier.

A private service for family and close friends will be on Saturday, November 7, 1 PM, at the Albany Eagles Lodge (127 Broadalbin Street SW). All are invited to an open house reception following the service from 2-4 PM also at the Eagles Lodge.

AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling the arrangements (www.aasum-dufour.com).