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Golden Roxie Austin McPeak
10 Oct 1913 – 29 Oct 2007
| Birth | 10 Oct 1913 |
| Death | 29 Oct 2007 |
| Cemetery | El Dorado Springs Cemetery El Dorado Springs , Cedar County , Missouri , USA |
| Added by | Angie Martin on 08 Dec 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22898546 |
Bio
Golden Roxie (Austin) McPeak, 94, arrived to bless the home of James Monroe and Roxanna Waters (Fields) Austin on Oct.10, 1913. She departed this life on Oct. 29, 2007, to be with her Lord and Savior and the loved ones who went before her. So while we mark the dates of the beginning and the end, we note that first came the date of her birth and the following date that we mark with tears. But what we note most and what matters more was the dash that formed the years in between – for that dash represents the following account of Golden Roxie McPeak's life. Golden was born at the family farm near Caplinger Mills, in Cedar County. Except for a year in Colorado and Montana as a child, she spent her entire life in Cedar and St. Clair Counties, raising her older kids on the farm and her younger ones on Pine Street in El Dorado Springs. Golden graduated from the eighth grade at the Johnson school near Caplinger Mills and often reminded her children that she went through high school at Caplinger Mills... in the front door and out the back. She attended three days before she married her childhood sweetheart, Theodore McPeak, on Sept. 3, 1927. She always regretted marrying at age 13, but she never regretted the fruit of that marriage - God added eight children to this union, each of whom she loved with a passion. Golden's childhood dream was to be a teacher, to join her uncle in Alaska and teach the Eskimo children. She had a natural talent, which enriched her children and grandchildren's lives – teaching her pre-schoolers how to count and say their ABC's both forwards and backwards. She entertained her children for hours by reciting nursery rhymes and other longer poems (ballads) and playing games with them. She encouraged them to notice beautiful sunsets, wild flowers and fossils in white limestone, the trees and birds in the air. She taught them how to climb trees (her favorite thing as a child)...and yes, how to jump out of the hayloft door. Nothing made her happier than to have her family gathered around her, from the oldest child to the youngest great-great grandchild, as she told tales of her youthful days ...maybe embellishing them a little. Her family was her pride and joy and each visit from a loved one brightened her day. She used to tell us that she felt sorry for all the other mothers because they didn't have children as pretty as hers! Golden was baptized on Sept. 9, 1945, and became a member of Pape Christian Church. Later, after moving into El Dorado Springs, she became a charter member of the Park Street Christian Church and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She was a faithful prayer warrior and always arrived an hour early to pray for the preacher and special prayer needs. Her church did not forget her and were faithful to visit and bring her communion every Sunday. She looked forward to seeing Tom and Hazel Brewer, Tim and Peggy Carter, Scott Watkins and family, Al and Donna Rice, Travis Bryson and family, Minister Steve Bond and family, among many others. As her health became more frail, many of her children and grandchildren rallied around her to help keep the quality in her life. Victor and Elizabeth bought her a new home and moved her from Hightower Street to Ohio Street. Wayne, Howard and Joan, and Wyona all worked together to share the caring responsibilities and were faithful in their loving care. But at age 94, most of her children were already senior citizens themselves – and Golden was especially blessed to have her two beloved granddaughters, Jan Nelsen and Joyce Heuser who provided her with that tender loving care which only they could give. Golden's life provides her family with the legacy of a strong faith passed on to the fifth generation; a woman of valor who always persevered in the hardest of times; a faithful love that blessed her parents, husband, children and her many, many grandchildren; and, her famous brilliant humor that brought laughter to us all - but no one could laugh better than she! Golden and her husband owned and operated the Royal Cafe for 10 years in the 60's and early 70's. They charged 75 cents for a full dinner with a smile, salad and coffee. Old timers often recalled the wonderful meals served at the McPeak home during threshing time and the cafe gave Golden the opportunity to share her joy and delight of cooking and baking and her love for people. She became widely known for her homemade chicken and noodles, delicious pies, angel food cakes, banana pudding and cinnamon rolls, which would find their way to the monthly church dinners. Golden passed her time in later years crocheting, working in her vegetable garden and tending to her many house plants. A grandson, Loren Nelsen, remembering her green thumb, suggested to their children that they plant a plant in memory of their grandmother, to remind them of her love. Preceding Golden in death were her parents; her husband, Theodore; a brother and sister in-law, James and Margie (Mann) Austin; a daughter, Helen Elnora Jobson; son-in-law, Royal Nelsen; a daughter-in-law, Jill Cartier; granddaughters-in-law, Beth McPeak and Ronetta McPeak and a great-great grandson, Ethan Madden. Survivors include her seven children - Wyona Belle Nelsen, David Howard McPeak (Joan), Mildred Florence Veach (Paul), Theodore Wayne McPeak, James Monroe McPeak (Pat), Victor Scott McPeak (Elizabeth), and Golden Roxie, Jr. Kennedy (Phil); 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great grandchildren; along with a host of step-great and great-great grandchildren; other friends and relatives. She had the special joy of having her 30th great-great grandchild, Kole Lorenz, born on her 94th birthday, this Oct. 10. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Thelma McPeak and three nieces - Kay Lewis (Tom), Myrta Crosswhite (Ralph) and Zenial Hertzberg (Milton), as well as a host of cousins, other relatives and friends who have fond memories of her. So this is how our mother, grandmother, friend, spent her dash. She set the bar for each of us to follow before our time is past. So think about this long and hard, are there things you'd like to change, For you never know how much time is left, you could be at dash mid-range, If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, And always try to understand the way other people feel, And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more, And love the people in our lives like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, Remembering that this special dash might only last a while, So when your eulogy's being read with your life's actions to rehash, Would you be proud as we are of Mother and the way she spent her dash. Services were Friday, Nov 2, at the Park Street Christian Church, with Pastors Steve Bond, Howard McPeak, Jim McPeak and Victor McPeak officiating. Sharing time - memories, songs and talents, was given by family members. Special music, "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" and "In The Garden," was provided by Wendy Musick, soloist, and Peggy Carter, pianist. Casketbearers were – Carl Nelsen, David Jobson, Les McPeak, Randy Veach, Scott McPeak and Thom Stark. Honorary Casketbearers were – Royal Nelsen Robert Jobson Jr., Ted Jobson, Gary Veach, Loren Nelsen, William Jobson, Phillip Jobson, Eldon McPeak, Matthew Nelsen, John Jobson, Paul E. Veach Jr., and Chris McPeak. Interment was in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery, under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home – El Dorado Springs.
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