Peggy Ann Meyer, 71, of Rocky Ford passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Peggy was born to Dorwin and Leatha Sparks. The family moved around when she was growing up. She graduated from Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California in 1970. Peggy met Chuck Meyer and they were married on August 5, 1976, in Rock Springs, WY and they eventually settled in Rocky Ford. Peggy worked at the Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce. Working for the Chamber of Commerce allowed her the opportunity to make many friends in the community and see them often. She enjoyed sewing and she would enter her craft projects into the Ark Valley Fair. She also liked the annual Ark Valley Hot Air Balloon Festival. When she was younger, she enjoyed traveling. She was a beloved member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Peggy loved children, especially her grandchildren.

Peggy is survived by her 3 sons: Ronnie (Nicole) Bayless of UT; Shane (Christie) Bayless of WY; Scott Bayless of FL; 3 step daughters Sheryl Kama, of HI; Kelly Barrow (Patrick), of AZ; Lisa Jay (Gary), of HI; 14 grandchildren including Austin, Ashlynn, Hunter, Makayla, Aspen, Savanna, Jackson, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers: Mike (Marlys) Sparks of WY, Doug Sparks of Pueblo, numerous nieces and nephews. She had a very special relationship with her niece, Mellisa (Mike) Strickland and her two children, Brayden and Kaitlyn. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck, father, stepfather and mother, sister Gail Sparks.

A memorial fund has been set up to sponsor a balloon in her and her husband's name next November. You can send cards and monetary donations to the following: Memorial Fund, â"

Marla Leikam, Mellisa Strickland, 18410 CR EE. 5, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.