We lost our beloved Marguerite Mary O'Keefe, our grand matriarch, on August 4, 2025. Known as Nana, Peggy, Peg and Mrs. O., she lived and loved life to its fullest. She was born to Dr. Bertrand and Elizabeth Fitzmaurice on August 10, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. Peggy grew up on Capitol Hill as the third child with her four siblings Kas, Tom, Molly and Annie. Summers were spent at the family's summer house in Sandy Hook on Agate Pass. Peggy often spoke of carefree summers swimming, waterskiing and hanging out with friends.

Peggy graduated from Forest Ridge in 1962, moving to Spokane to attend nursing school at Sacred Heart School of Nursing. After graduating from nursing school, Peggy married her true love, Dr. Neil John O'Keefe, on December 22, 1965, in Seattle, Washington. Within the next four years, Neil and Peggy welcomed their first four children: Shannon, Erin, Neil, and Sean. Daughter Megan followed nine years later and daughter Kelly five years after that, rounding out the O'Keefe family.

Peggy's family and friends were the center of her world. Her kitchen was an altar to all who gathered in her home for her fabulous cooking. Peggy was fun loving, always smiling and laughing. Nothing made her happier than entertaining a cast of thousands. Her home and pool were the heart of every gathering, thanks to her always-stocked fridge and her truly welcoming nature.

Other than doting on her family, Peggy loved playing tennis, traveling and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She never wanted to miss marching in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. She was always the life of the party and loved to dance the night away.

Nana will forever be revered and adored by her six children, Shannon (Brian Habib), Erin (Joseph Hojnacki), Neil (Heather), Sean (Heather), Megan (Mark Case), Kelly (Bryan Case). She was adored by her 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of mourning Peggy would want you to toast a life well lived - full of family, friends and memories we will cherish forever.