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Judith Leuthold Peterson

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Judith Leuthold Peterson obituary, 1933-2024, Colorado Springs, CO

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Judith Peterson Obituary

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Judith Leuthold Peterson
April 29, 1933
September 9, 2024

A longtime resident of the Colorado Springs community, Judith Peterson passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 9. She was 91.
Born Judith Leuthold in Albert Lea, Minnesota on April 29, 1933, she went on to attend St. Mary's Hall and the University of Colorado. In 1955 she married the love of her life, Elmer "Pete" Peterson. In 1961 they moved to Colorado Springs, where Pete was a longstanding and well-respected professor at Colorado College. They developed strong and lasting friendships at CC as well as with many others in the Colorado Springs community.
Throughout her life, Judy loved everything about Colorado and the southwest—from its unique culture to its spectacular landscapes to its birds and animals. She captured that love in her art, especially in her watercolors. She also was active in the Altar Guild at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the Junior League, Reviewers, the neighborhood association, Stitch and Bitch, and swimming with friends at the CC pool.
Her family was her life. She leaves two children who were a constant source of pride and love: son Erik R. Peterson (Pati) of Bethesda, MD and daughter Kristin Wheeler Peterson of Colorado Springs; three wonderful grandchildren: Clinton Wheeler Huff (Kendal) of Austin, TX, Jessica Isabel Peterson of Bethesda, MD, and Alexander Meduna Peterson (Julia) of Rockville, MD; sister-in-law Cynthia Peterson; nephews: Stephen R. Obaid (Camilla) of Tucson, AZ, Douglas R. Peterson (Jill) of Albert Lea, MN, Michael Leuthold of Paradise, AZ, Kurt Leuthold (Tiffany) of Eagle River, MI, and Russell Leuthold (Cheri) of Waukee, IA; nieces Carla Stockburger (Paul) of Billings, MT, Carla Street of Tucson, AZ, and Linda Donerkiel (Jim) of McCall, ID.
She was preceded in death by husband Elmer R. Peterson, sister Sally Leuthold Willyard, brother Steven Leuthold, sister-in-law Dorothy May Obaid, brothers-in-law John Peterson, Anthony Obaid, and John Willyard, nephew Jack Willyard, and niece Ann Willyard.
Memorial services will be held at Grace and St. Stephen's at 11:00am on September 21.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 15, 2024.

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Lisa Hartman

October 20, 2024

I am so sorry to see this. My heartfelt condolences. The Hartman family holds Judy and family very close, with many very special memories. A beautiful, gentle spirit in all ways. Her art hangs on my walls. I am seeing this because I was trying to get a hold of Judy to let her know of my Mom, Susan Hartman's passing this past Monday, 14 Oct 2024. I hope to connect with Kristin or Erik. Much love, Lisa

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