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Marie Peterson Obituary
Marie Valerie
Peterson
March 27, 1932
October 1, 2021
Marie V. Peterson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on October 1, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona.
She was born on March 27, 1932, to Jake and Rosemarie Sazama in Antigo, Wisconsin.
Marie graduated from Langlade County Teacher's College. She was an elementary teacher for seven years, teaching in Country School in Wisconsin, and a Catholic school in Oklahoma.
Marie married Gerald Peterson on February 7, 1953, in Antigo, Wisconsin. They had twenty-three years of military life together. Marie worked for the city of Colorado Springs water department as an administration secretary until retiring in 1992. Marie and Gerald became snowbirds traveling back and forth to Apache Junction in the fall to Colorado Springs in the summer.
She served on the board of directors, or in capacity, for charitable community organizations including The Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, Home and Health Care Center, United Way, The Red Cross, and The Retired Enlisted Association. Marie was president of TREA Chapter One, and for two years National President. Marie loved fishing, camping, dancing, gardening, and when ever possible, going to Cripple Creek.
Marie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald; her parents; and brother, Eugene.
Marie is survived by her children, Tarrall (Joy), Denise, Randy, Sherise, and Dean; her grandchildren, David, Steven (Rachel), Nathan, Shawn, and Skylar; her great-grandchildren, Dakota, Savannah, Tucker, Austin, Emma, and Etienne.
Catholic Memorial Service, 10:00AM, Friday, November 12, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Celebration of Life, 12:00PM, Friday, November 12, 2021, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925.
Reception to follow.
Memorial contributions in Marie's memory can be made to a Catholic charity of your choice.
Marie, you will forever life in our heart and will be missed greatly.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Marie Peterson
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Kellie Lindemann
February 17, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Marie was such a sweet person. I met her through the Peterson Legal office where she and Gerald were volunteer witnesses. Hugs to your family.
Barbara Lemay
November 3, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I have known her for many years from church, loss of her husband and her granddaughter first communion. She is really happy that she is with her love of her life her husband that she missed very much. Please give all my love to all of her family and if you need something please let me know as we will all miss her.
Steve Young
October 31, 2021
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. From the obituary it appears your father retired from the military. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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The Springs Funeral Services - Platte3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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