Margaret Mary "Peggy" (McAlerney) Larsen

Margaret “Peggy” Larsen, 94, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Seattle, Washington on August 12, 1931, Peggy was the sixth of seven children in a proud Irish immigrant family.

Peggy graduated from Seattle University in 1954 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and later received her Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling from the University of Washington. She began her career at Shorewood Elementary School in Burien, Washington, marking the start of more than 40 years devoted to education. Her compassion and dedication touched countless students and families.

In 1961, Peggy married John Larsen, a young Naval Officer, and together they raised three children—Ann, Rosemarie, and Timothy—through many moves across the country and abroad. Wherever the Navy took them, Peggy created a loving, faith-filled home grounded in stability, tradition, and warmth.

After retiring to San Diego, California, Peggy continued her lifelong commitment to service by volunteering with an adult literacy program. She was a devoted parishioner at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and cherished her community there. In 2017, she moved to Missouri to be closer to family, embracing the change with grace and enthusiasm.

Peggy will be remembered for her strong Catholic faith, her generous heart, and the joy she brought to those around her. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion to family

She was the beloved wife of the late John Thomas Larsen; She is survived by her daughter, Ann (John) Quattrone; two grandchildren, Daniel (Summer) Quattrone, and Robert (Alex) Quattrone; daughter, Rosemarie (Matthew) Hamilton of Wentzville, MO; two grandchildren, Katie Hamilton, and Betty Hamilton; son, Timothy (Tina) Larsen; three grandchildren, Daniel Larsen, Patrick (Erika) Larsen, and Thomas Larsen; one great grandchild, Beau Larsen; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She is preceded in death by her father, Matthew McAlerney, mother, Elizabeth McAlerney (nee: Kempson), and siblings Alice McCullough, Kathleen McNerthney, Matthew McAlerney, James McAlerney, Elizabeth Coger, and John McAlerney.  

Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. on March 17, 2026, at Breeze Park in Weldon Spring, Missouri. Peggy will be interred at Miramar National Cemetery at a future date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/

Family is being served by Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville. 

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