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Shirley Peterson
03/26/1937 — 07/14/2015
From Basin City, WA | Born in Vancouver, WA
Shirley Peterson
The family of Shirley Margaret Peterson grieves the loss of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by a large extended circle of family and friends. Shirley, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2015 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle WA.
Shirley was born in Vancouver Washington. She married the love of her life, John Peterson and raised seven children on a farm in Pasco and Basin City Washington. Her family was always her main focus, pride and joy. For 52 years Shirley and John were joined at the hip during their farming and racing years. They loved to fly to places in their airplane as Shirley was John’s co-pilot. She loved looking through magazines to buy special little gifts for everyone. You never knew when she would surprise you with a special gift. Her family loved to play Yahtzee with her as she loved to WIN. Her favorite show to watch was Wheel of Fortune. Her generous spirit and sense of humor will be missed by those who knew her.
She will always be remembered with love by those left behind: Loving husband, John Peterson.
Children: Steve (Susie) Peterson, Mike (Debi) Peterson, Roberta Kenyon (Scott), Robert Peterson, Debbie Kinler (Jim) and Johnny (Beverly) Peterson.
Shirley cherished her twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was known to all as Grandma Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her son David and granddaughter Tiffany.
A Celebration of Life and reception will be held at Events at Sunset starting at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The address is 915 ByPass Highway Richland, WA 99352. Flowers may be sent to Events at Sunset and more information can be viewed on the Einan’s website, sunsetgardenstricities.com
Thinking of all of you today – Wondering what else we can do to help. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers – hoping for comfort and peace for each one of you as well as for us. Shirley touched many lives.
Dear John & family, We’re so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. She was such a fun and feisty lady! We always enjoyed seeing you both at the races and sharing some laughs, and will never forget our visit to your lovely farm. Our sympathies and thoughts are with you all.
John and Family–
So sorry to hear about the passing of Shirley. She has left many fond memories and will be greatly missed! She was Mom to so many of the drag-racing family!
Dear John and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweetheart and mother. Shirley was always so happy and welcoming. She often asked about our children, and was such a great neighbor!
May you be blessed in this difficult time.
Rest in peace sweet cousin. You will be missed and loved always and forever.
Deepest condolences from our family to yours.
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