Peggy Jean Gurau's Obituary
Registry for Margaret Gurau Margaret "Peggy" Jean Gurau passed away peacefully January 17, 2021 at home in Ames, Iowa. Peggy was born April 1, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Dr. Henry H. and Liselotte (Lewin) Gurau. She grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956. She then attended AIB, Colorado College, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1961 with a degree in German. She worked at Iowa State University as an Office Manager/Secretary in Physics, Child Development and ended her career in Chemical Engineering. Peggy was instrumental in starting the public library in Roland, Iowa where she was a founding board member and the first Chairperson. She was active in Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, Story County Conservation, Reiman Gardens, YSS, and the Ames Public Library. She rode in multiple RAGBRI's, enjoyed hiking, playing tennis, playing cards, gardening, and traveling. She was very fond of all her golden retrievers and cats over the years. Peggy is survived by her son Karl Dow and grandchildren: Katherine, Joseph, and Jakob Dow, and great-granddaughter Adriana, all of Des Moines, IA, and a nephew, Ryan McCrery of Dunedin, FL; She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Patricia McCrery. The family would like to thank all the excellent care givers over the years, and helpful staff, with At-Home Care Company of Ames. It was a great ride with you guys! To all the staff and residents at Green Hills Health Care Center: thank you for all your care, assistance, and being a great living community. A gathering of family and friends will celebrate Peggy's life Sunday, January 24, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. A service will be held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Peggy's name to the Ames Public Library, Roland Public Library, or the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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