Funeral Expenses for my Sweet Mom Peggy

Dear family and friends of Peggy Sherman-Luce, 

The entire Luce and Sherman-Luce family have a heavy heart to tell you that the wife of Robert Luce, mother of eight, suddenly passed away peacefully on June 28th in her home in Nome, Alaska. 

Our hearts are heavy and have been processing through the loss of such an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, cousin, friend of many, many wonderful people.

At this time, we are kindly seeking support to cover costs with our mom’s passing. Donations will help cover funeral home expenses, funeral services and fees, transportation of her body, assistance with costs to put Peggy to rest peacefully, and celebrate her life. 

Peggy Cynthia Sherman-Luce April 26, 1963-June 28, 2021.

Peggy Cynthia Sherman was born to Robert “Mike” Sherman and the Late Nancy (Teayoumeak) Sherman in Nome, Alaska on April 26, 1963. Peggy reunited peacefully from her home in Nome, to her mother Nancy and sister Hannah Gail Kostiew on June 28, 2021.

Peggy survived by her husband Robert Luce and children Stephen Sherman and his four children Landon, Lacey, Riley and Kaydence, Robin Luce and his wife Sarah and their three children, Dani, RJ and Bristol, son, Jeremy Luce, daughter Jessica Blandford and husband Jesse and their four kids, Lexi, Ari, Adlee and Lenny, daughters, Elizabeth Sherman-Luce, Rebecca Sherman-Luce and her Fiancé, Jeremy Perkins and their two children, Karmin and Jaiden, Nicole Sherman-Luce and her daughter Ciara, and their daughter Caitlyn Sherman-Luce.

Peggy has joined the heavenly angels to watch over her husband, children, and grandchildren. As well as her father Mike and Dorothy, mother-in-law Carolyn Crooks, her siblings, Kevin and Roberta Cabinboy, Bruce and Molly Hathaway, Barbara and Danny Aukon, Annie and Charles Dickson, Robert “Boy” Sherman and Liz Kugzruk, James “JT” and Myrtle Sherman, Nick and Carly Sherman and brother in law Rick Kostiew. Peggy preceded in death by her maternal Grandparents, Grace and Tommy Teayoumeak and paternal Grandparents, Elizabeth and Thomas Sherman, mother Nancy Sherman and sister Hannah Kostiew.  

From the many voices of the community of Nome, where Peggy spent most of her life, Peggy was described as a warm and welcoming heart, caring, loving, funny, a contagious laugh, strong, and a one-of-a-kind person. Peggy was quick to help a friend and family in need at no expense of time or money.

Peggy Sherman was born in Nome, Alaska where she grew up. She spent time living with her parents and siblings in Cape Nome, Alaska. She graduated from Nome-Beltz Jr./Sr. High school in 1981 and attended Evergreen State College in Washington State. Peggy moved back to Nome where she met and found the love of her life and soulmate, Robert Luce. Rob and Peggy started a family together, and her children quickly became the pride of her life. Peggy and Rob tied the knot at the Lutheran Church in Nome, Alaska on September 17, 1994.

Peggy worked at the Office of Children Services for many years. 

Peggy was crafty, loved to do crafts with her children, road trips to the country in the surrounding Nome areas, and especially loved spending time out at her cabin on the coast of Cape Nome.

Peggy quickly became the “Sports Mom”, attending her children’s sporting activities, celebrating wins, losses and supporting every one of her children’s endeavors. Peggy also adopted the role of mom to so many of her children’s friends and teammates, and never hesitated to be there for anyone when needed.

She loved to spend summer nights at camp in Cape Nome and bring her children Berry Picking. Peggy loved to crank up KNOM Casey Kasem, buy snacks for the road and spend warm sunny days out in the country. 

Peggy can also be described as light-hearted, and quick to prank and joke around with family and friends. She was never a dull time, she was always there for a shoulder to cry on, and supportive of many people that came into her life.

Peggy’s health quickly deteriorated entering her 40’s, but it never stopped her from being warm-hearted, cheerful, or loving any less than she was. She conquered many health challenges to witness her family grow to the 15 grandchildren, and loving each and everyone more than life itself.

As of lately, Peggy loved to spend time with her family. She loved to get together, plan a BBQ, bake for her children and grand-children and her husband Rob.