Peggy Christian Litz

Aug. 26, 1929 —  Sept. 5, 2008

MONTROSE — On Aug. 26, 1929 in Crawford, Colo., Peggy Christian Litz was born to Frank and Leafa Christian. Peggy’s early life was spent on the family farm, attending school and graduating with honors from the Crawford school system. On May 7, 1954, Peggy married Harry Dell Litz in Hotchkiss, Colo., shortly after his return from the Korean Conflict. The family moved to Montrose, Colo. in 1956 due to Dell’s transfer with Utah and Western Colorado Power. They remained in the same home for 52 years.

In her lifetime she studied avidly, was an oil painter of landscapes, animals, and waterfowl. Gardening was a large part of her life. Harvesting the garden and the orchard, led to time spent canning and preserving, which helped sustain a young growing family. 

Peggy is survived by her loving husband Dell; and four children, Dianna and husband Don Coram of Montrose, Janine Schmalz of Montrose, Norman Litz and wife Donna of Heber, Utah and Trina Litz of Parker, Colo.; also three grandchildren, Dee Coram of Grand Junction, Colo., Brandon Schmalz, John Bannister and Taylor Schmalz of Montrose; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Bailey. Peggy is also survived by loving step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren including Randy and Jerri Inman and son Christopher of Las Vegas, Clifford and Monica Inman and children, Desi, Dionne, C.J., Ashley, and Cory of Denver, Tony and Kelly Inman, and son Ray of Montrose, Bruce Inman of Cookeville, Tenn. and 12 step-great-great-grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Christian; and sister, Delcena Litz.  Peggy requested no funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peggy Litz may be made to The Dolphin House, 735 S. 1st St., Montrose, CO 81401 or Montrose Botanical Society, P.O. Box 0323, Montrose, CO 81402, or Montrose Animal Protection Agency, P.O. Box 2009, Montrose, CO 81402.

Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home, 802 E. Main, Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.