Alma PETERSON

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PETERSON: Alma Irene Peterson (nee Young), June 6, 1919 - October 23, 2016. Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Minnedosa Health Center on Sunday, October 23, 2016 with family by her side. She is survived by her three children: Gerald (Margaret), Karen Johnson (Ingvar) and Janet Anderson; 8 grandchildren: Heath Peterson, Nathan Peterson (Cassandra), Jennifer Vaisman (Laurent), Tyler Johnson (Danielle), Megan Perrin (Dan), Naomi Anderson, Hayley Anderson (Darrell Laver), Corinne Anderson; and 2 great grandchildren: Teri Peterson (Kyle Hartmeier) and Elliott Perrin. She is also survived by her sister Clara Johnson (Albert), sisters-in-law Vivian Young, Ruth Young and Helen Campbell, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Alma was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Harold Ernest Peterson in October of 1997, and her brothers George, Lewis, Lloyd, Glen and Bruce. She was the oldest of 7 children born to William T. and Irene Young (Aldridge) and grew up in the Glenella and Kelwood districts. At the age of 14, her family moved to the Minnedosa district. After her schooling and a brief time working as a housekeeper’s helper, she married Harold on July 4, 1942. Their first home was in Kingston, Ontario, where Harold was in basic army training. In early 1943, Harold was released from the army and they returned to the Peterson farm where Harold took up farming with his father and brother. They remained on the farm for 55 years; at which time Harold passed away. It was shortly thereafter that Alma moved to the Kinsmen Court in Minnedosa, where she lived until January of this year when she moved to the Personal Care Home. Alma enjoyed her life on the farm, her church involvement, her many trips with Harold in their motor home, and loved having family and friends visiting. She especially loved having her grandchildren come and stay on the farm with her and Harold. Funeral services were held on October 27, 2016 at the Minnedosa Evangelical Covenant Church. Interment was in Smoland Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Onyshko and the caring staff at the Minnedosa Health Center for their support and care of Mother during her last days. The family would also like to thank the staff at the Personal Care Home for the care given to Mother while she was a resident there. Minnedosa Funeral Service, Minnedosa, MB in care of arrangements. 204-867-3868.

As published in Brandon Sun on Oct 29, 2016