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Elisabeth Breivik Obituary

Elisabeth was born in Kahla, Germany and came to the United States in 1964. She became a U.S. citizen in 1967; She met Peder Breivik in Fountain, CO and they married on July 19, 1968. Together they adopted a daughter, Frances. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She loved gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Peder, daughter Frances Delrea (Christopher) Bedel of Fairbanks, Alaska; step-daughters Deborah Lee (Mark Reed) Braun of Mt. Home, Idaho, Sandra Kay (Butch) Boardwine of Mt. Home, Idaho. Grandchildren; Rene Headley, Ryan Headley, Carrie King, Charity Potter, Jack Gould, and Matt Becker, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 15, 2009.

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Terri Tomlin

March 29, 2009

Uncle Pete, I haven't seen you and Aunt Betty for such a long time, but I love you dearly. I just heard about Aunt Betty today and I am so sorry.
Love, Terri

Ron Breivik

March 18, 2009

Uncle Pete, Sorry to hear about Aunt Betty. I still remember "Tirty-tird South" (Thirty-third South.) Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lorainne McClinton

March 17, 2009

Frances my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. (Frances you and I was at Pikes Peak college together). May God continue to strengthen you and your family.
Lorainne McClinton

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