Peggy Malone, country-western singer and cowboy poet, sings as Virginia Evans shakes the maracas at Family Health West Nursing Home in Fruita Thursday afternoon.
Photo by Richie Ann Ashcraft.
Cowboy Poet Peggy Malone slid into a booth at Lois’ Place this week. On the wall near her booth was a biography of a veteran killed in Iraq. The story so moved her she penned this poem:
Lois’s has many veterans stories displayed to honor their service. “I just thought that was such a classy thing to do for a little restaurant,” Malone said.
Malone, an Emmy award-winning Western singer, intends to add verses and music, turning the poem into a genuine country song.
“Lois is a pretty nifty lady to put up ‘In God We Trust’ right behind the register, so I thought I’d write a poem about it,” Malone said.
Malone is a avid supporter of veterans, she said, adding that her husband Billy is a 75-year-old Marine who served during the Korean War.
Once a month, Malone entertains the residents at the Family Health West Nursing Home, some of whom are veterans.
She knows most of the residents by name, encourages them to shake the maracas, tap their toes, and sing along if they want.
“Aaaaye, Yiiii, Aaaaye,” she crooned for the crowd Thursday during a spirited acoustic rendition of “South of the Border.”
She picked two of the men out of the crowd, noting that one had served in WWII and the other in the Korean War, then serenaded them with a special Naval song just for them.
Anne Mackey couldn’t stop tapping her hands on her knees during “Boot Scoot Boogie.”
“I think she’s absolutely wonderful. She’s smart and peppy and you just want to smile right along with her,” she said.
Comment by Tom Cirignano on November 6, 2009, 2:02 pm
Wonderful article, wonderful place, wonderful people, and especially, a wonderful Gal!!
Comment by Eleanor Briseno on November 6, 2009, 3:29 pm
Spreading that grateful to be Alive feeling…you are contagious!
Comment by Ken Dravis on November 6, 2009, 4:41 pm
This gal is a true gem of the West! Her talents, heart and concern for others are as wide as our open Colorado skies. We love ya’ Peggy!
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Comment by Kristel and Andy Aschauer on November 7, 2009, 2:28 am
Isn’t Peggy just wonderful. She often warms our hearts with her stories and poems. I was reminiscing a few days ago about our breadman that delivered to our house in the early “50’s” and mentioned how kind he was to us children and our dog…..and she wrote a poem about it….and I’ll keep it for ever and ever. Love ya, K
Comment by Peggy on November 7, 2009, 8:24 am
IN THE 1950′S, WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
CHARLIE THE BREAD MAN, TO OUR DOOR WOULD COME
OUR DOG BUFFY…WOULD RECEIVE A PAT
TAIL A WAGGIN’…FROM WHERE HE SAT
WE’D WATCH FOR HIS TRUCK…COMIN’ DOWN THE LANE
US KIDS GOT CANDY…WHEN CHARLIE CAME
OH HOW I WISH… FOR THOSE DAYS GONE BY
THIS SWEET MEMORY…BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYE…..
(thought I’d share your poem..seeing that you mentioned it…
Comment by Joe albright on November 7, 2009, 9:45 am
Peggy,
You are a inspiring person !
You deserved to be a Super Star in Nashville
years ago.
We have known you since 1974–good memories !
Our best to you !
Joe & June 11-7-09
Comment by Pig-A-Sus on November 7, 2009, 11:25 am
Peggy always has a kind word and kinder heart for anyone who’s life she touches, rather persons or animals.
Wonderful person, keep up the Community spirit.
Sioux & Rocky
Comment by Barb Fiumedoro on November 7, 2009, 2:12 pm
Yes Peggy is wonderful!!!! Always thinking of others– she has brought so much joy into this world– continues to do so each day. Entertaining with her voice, humor, guitar, stories– is something special. I should know, I’m her cousin and proud to say so!!!
Comment by Karon Carley on November 7, 2009, 6:27 pm
Peggy is a great lady who believes deeping in supporting the troops; she sings every chance she gets to veteran’s as well as active military. Bravo lady we love you.
Comment by Jay, Paula And Girls on November 8, 2009, 1:13 pm
Peggy is a love, always thinking of others. Her kind heart and caring manner carry into everything she does. We Love you. Jay, Paula and the girls
Comment by Jim and Deb Fiumedora on November 8, 2009, 7:38 pm
Pickin Peggy is the best! In Peggy Malone we trust. Thanks for supporting our troops!
Comment by Paul and Beverly Duzenack on November 8, 2009, 9:30 pm
Peggy Malone was our choice to sing at our wedding in 1996 at Powderhorn. She has become a fast friend ever since. Her talents have mostly gone unnoticed on the Western Slope and we hope that businesses, parties, weddings, etc., will start calling on her. She is literally a “one-woman” band and needs no backup to help her entertain. LOVE YOU PEGGY…WONDERFUL ARTICLE!!
Comment by Gloria Rotner on November 13, 2009, 4:13 pm
Peggy Malone is a great inspiration to everyone who is fortunate enough to know her. She is extremely talented and overflows with love and joy. Peggy is a terrific person!