Adeline Peterson
June 11, 1921 - May 12, 2008
Obituary
Adeline Peterson
‘Adeline Bonilla was born in the village of Koloa on the Garden Isle of Kauai in the Territory of Hawaii on June 11th, 1921. She was the 6th of 11 children born to Nuncia and Carmelo Bonilla. Adeline met and later married Richard Cole Peterson who was stationed at Schofield Barracks on Oahu. Adeline and Pete witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She relocated to St. Helens, Oregon to live with her in-laws. After Pete was discharged from the Army, they moved to what is now Sea-Tac, Washington where they lived and raised their family.
Adeline died peacefully on Monday May 12th, 2008 in Mt Vernon, Washington. Adeline is survived by her son, Walter Carl PetersonKathy, daughter, Amy C Blow Mathew; ten grandchildren, Sheryl Bob, Dennis Sara, Dena David, Lori Aaron, Leland, Karla Shan, Sheree, Julie Aaron, Kevin and Timothy; ten great grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew, Aidan, Alexandra, Peter, Cole, Morgan, Brandon, Margaret and Eric, three brothers, Carl Connie, Phillip Sophie, Frank Beatrice, many nieces and nephews including her special niece Frances McElroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Cole Peterson Sr and her son, Richard Cole Peterson, Jr. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 1st, 2008 at 1:30 PM at BONNEY_WATSON Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., Seatac, WA 206242-1787. Donations in her honor may be made to McMicken Heights Volunteer Fire Department.’
Dear Amy and Family,
My family was blessed the day Matt married Amy and the Blow and Peterson families were blended. We couldn’t have asked for anyone more wonderful that Amy and her brothers, Mom and Dad.
I remember all the good times that our families had together and I believe that Adeline, Pete, Mom and Dad have rejoined their friends and family, and they are having a big Pinocle party up there in heaven. Adeline will remain a sweet and enduring influence in our lives.
Lovingly,
Melony, Tom and The Kids
Dear Adeline made my life bearable by filling in the gaps my mom left and being a good friend to momma as well. Many was the time she held me and mothered me. She was the first person to speak about medical things with me, and she was the first woman who showed me how to love her children like Jesus did. She lived her faith and helped me get started. I loved her and told her part in my life to all who heard my testimony. Many are the lives she touched. She is not gone if we remember her in our hearts. Gone for just a moment, we will see you again. Thanks for loving me. Thanks to you all for sharing your Mom.
Adeline was always a happy & caring person, she and her family were a big part of my growing up, as close neighbors for nearly 20 years, I’ll never forget her, she always had a way of making you feel important. she’ll be missed.
Our prayers are with you. Aunt Adeline will be remembered with fondness and admiration for all she touched in this life. We will see her in the afterlife. Until then we will be blessed by her touch. Love, Lynn E. Nephew and Kelly Peterson and family
Walt & Kathy and family,
We are sorry for your loss, but are happy that we could be there the day before her passing, And say a prayer for her. God bless your family in this time of sadness. Well now all she waits for is the trumpet call of God, when the dead in Christ shall rise. Read 1st thessalonians 4:15-18.
God bless Tim, Lani, puna, Grandma Frances
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been there, and know your pain. Our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. Sincerely, Tom & Sharon Atkinson
Momma was great and we will miss her smile, laugh, sense of humor and her very good cooking!!! Thank you Momma for teaching me the difference between right and wrong. Thank you for accepting Kathy into the family with such love and warmth. We miss you already.
The loss of a loved one cuts deep. Especially when it’s the person who gave you life. But you can see her everytime you look in the mirror, and in the smiling faces of the children, and know that she is a part of all of you. Always and forever.