Peggy Ann Veronte Obituary (2023)

It is with profound grief that we announce the passing of Peggy Ann Veronte. Peggy was born on March 14, 1960, to Armida and Donald Hill in Berkeley, California. Sadly, cancer took her from us on September 29, 2023. She went peacefully, surrounded by close family. She grew up in Concord, California, and attended Pleasant Hill High School, where she met Bob, her husband of 41 years. In 1979, they moved to the small desert town of Yakima, Washington to start a new business venture, opening the first Burger King in town. Although not initially wowed by the snow and cold when she arrived in December, they both grew to love their new home. They built their life with family and lifelong friends deeply rooted in the community. She valued giving back to her community. Throughout her years she served as a board member for Junior League, Yakima Town Hall, The Capitol Theatre, Pegasus Project, and Flo White Guild. Peggy loved adventure and enjoyed the outdoors, including camping, boating, snow and water skiing. She loved to fly fish and was a pretty good shot! She enjoyed traveling and seeing the world, but most of all she loved sharing those experiences with her family and friends, particularly her grandchildren who knew her as "Nana." Any place in the world was made better with Nana there. When they needed someone to make them a mermaid tail of sand, catch them off a slide, diving board, or chair lift, be their innertube buddy, swim with a dolphin, get stuck in a water slide, play board games, or just snuggle and read a story, Nana was there. Peggy radiated a sense of calm and compassion. She possessed a grace that guided those around her, bringing ease and strength to friends and family. Her fun-loving nature was infectious to everyone she shared time with. Her friendship and warmth will be missed forever by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Bob, two children, Monica (Steve) Alm, and Kevin (Randi) Veronte, beloved grandchildren, Victoria, Axel, and Vincent, three brothers, Danny (Sharon), David (Sheila), and Donnie (Jennifer) Hill, parents, Armida (Dick) Mussen and Donald (Ginny) Hill. A Service to celebrate Peggy will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Grace of Christ Church located (9 S. 8th Ave in Yakima). A brief reception will follow. A livestream of the memorial will be available: https://graceofchrist.subspla.sh/pmfkbth In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation https://netrf.org/get-involved/give-now/ Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com Celebration of Life Grace of Christ Presbyterian Church Friday, October 13, 2023 2:00 PM 9 S 8th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Reception to follow service.