Phyllis Peterson Obituary

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PHYLLIS ARLENE (SCHMIDT) PETERSON
Aug 9, 1930 - Nov 30, 2018
Phyllis Peterson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Nov. 30th, 2018, at her care home in W. Hollywood, CA. She was 88 years old. She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Peterson of Los Angeles, CA, her grandchildren, Paige Glaves of West Hollywood, CA, Whitney Glaves of Ventura, CA, Max Kristoffersen of Seattle, WA, Demitri, Delaney and Dante Grazioli of Colorado Springs, CO and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was born in Lincoln Nebraska on August 9th, 1930 to Herbert Schmidt and Ethel (Dooley) Schmidt. She graduated high school in Randolph, KS and completed nurse's training in Manhattan, KS. After the birth of their third daughter, Phyllis and her husband, Dale settled in Colorado Springs. There, she and her sister-in-law, Lorrayne Bergman, ran Peterson's Partyland costume shop for many years. After the passing of her husband, Phyllis moved to Florida to be close to her youngest daughter and grandchildren. Phyllis was well-loved there and known for her service with Meals on Wheels, as well as her generous nature with family, friends and neighbors. In 2012 Phyllis relocated to California to be closer to her eldest daughter, Cassandra.
She and Dale enjoyed traveling and spent many years visiting friends and family across the U.S. in their Winnebago. Phyllis loved the music and memorabilia of Elvis Presley, and anything to do with pigs or angels.
Phyllis' passing was preceded by that of her beloved husband, Dale Warren August Peterson (d. 1992), her daughters Robin (Peterson) Glaves (d. 2006) and Melody (Peterson) Grazioli (d. 2019), and her two younger brothers, Dale Lee Schmidt (d. 2014) and Ted Schmidt (d. 2005),.
A memorial service and interment will take place in Colorado Springs at Evergreen Cemetery, April 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels America, helping to address senior hunger and isolation. www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org or 1-888-998-6325.

Published by The Gazette on Feb. 3, 2019.
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Both John and I were so fortunate to purchase Phyllis home here in Sunset Palms, Florida. We have many fond memories of meeting her and Cassandra . We will certainly cherish all of them.

Rosalie polio

March 3, 2019

Such an amazing Lady! From the first time we met, we had a connection. Phyllis was a big flit and I loved it. She would always tell me I was going to be her husband and I would call her my wife. She would always put a smile on my face when I got to see her. Though most of our Phone conversations were short I could always hear a happiness in her voice and she would make me smile . Phyllis will always have a very special place in my heart. You will be missed.
Love you,
Jeff

Jeff Shadic

February 19, 2019

It was an absolute pleasure knowing and loving Mom. I loved her sense of humor and how much I could flirt with her (and how much she liked it). Love to you and all the family. David xxx

David Scarlett

February 13, 2019

Thank you all for your kind condolences.

Cassandra

February 9, 2019

So sorry, Cassandra. I've been thinking of you since hearing of your Mom's passing back in December. I'm happy that I was able to reconnect with Phyllis on Facebook over these past few years, and remember those childhood times in Ivywild. Gayle and I send you and your family our love and condolences for the loss of both Phyllis and Melody.

Corliss Brecht

February 7, 2019

Casandra Thoughts and prayers for you and hers LOVE Verne and vada mae

February 5, 2019

Cassandra, So sorry to hear about your Mom and Melody. GOD/Jesus Bless you and your family during this difficult time..

Sydney Moon

February 3, 2019

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