Lois Jean Peterson
October 17, 1927 - November 18, 2010
Obituary
Lois Jean Peterson
October 17, 1927 – November 18, 2010
OBITUARY
Lois Jean Peterson was born October 17, 1927 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, the only child of the late Edna Margaret Fitzgerald -Newell and Thomas H. Newell. Lois was baptized according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church, October 23, 1927 in Saint Joseph’s Church Wenatchee, Washington. Lois successfully completed her elementary school course of study in the Douglas County, Spokane, Sacramento and San Francisco Public Schools. She completed her secondary course of study in the Seattle Public Schools; graduating from Broadway High School. After high school Lois worked in the Seattle area as a stenographer and secretary last employed with Alexander and Baldwin, agents for the Matson Lines, Port of Seattle
On September 14, 1957 Lois married Melvin Mel Daniel Peterson of Powers-lake, Mountrail County, North Dakota and for 45 years shared in a loving union until Mel’s passing February 21, 2002. To this union, there were no children.
Lois was a great animal lover, particularly dogs. She loved travel and often spoke of making a return trip to New Orleans, one of her favorite places to visit. She loved books of all types and was an avid reader. Lois was an ardent lover of music and dance. A woman of many talents, singing and dancing ranked high among them. Lois sang and held supporting roles in performances such as Song of Norway, The Merry Widow, Madame Butterfly and various other productions around the Seattle area.
Lois joined Findlay Street Christian Church Disciples of Christ under the leadership of Reverend Joan Dennehy April 2006. In May of 2009 she began attending Sojourner Truth Christian United Church under the leadership of Bishop David C Strong.
Lois departed this life at 12:32 pm November 18, 2010 at the age of 83. She leaves to cherish her memories, cousins Donald Morrison Shirley; West Seattle, Robyn Mulholland Long Beach, WA, Marilee Mulholland Ballard, WA, Patrick FitzGerald Bubpha; Northern Thailand , Lydia Dammann Wenatchee, WA, Sister Wilma Billie Fitzgerald along with other loving relatives; extended family Thomasa McCown, Deborah and Marie Malone SeaTac, WA; dear friends Deborah Smart Kent, WA, Kenneth Buchanan Seattle, WA, Essie and Amon Billups Sr. Buffalo, NY, loving Findlay Street and Sojourner Truth Church families and many caring friends.
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God
who are called according to his purpose. Roman 8:28
Thanks for your trust and confidence over the years.
What I recall most was your love for Mel and your love for dogs and your generous financial support of local animal shelters.
You were a good hearted person and you will be missed.
May you rest in peace. In the name of the Father,Son and the Holy Spririt. Amen
We are so sorry for your loss.
The staff and board of directors,
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Neighbor, Friend, Second Mother, these are the stages of how our lives with Lois became interwoven.Vacations to Buffalo lend way to her becoming part of an even larger extended family as I, Deborah am one of eleven children. One memory that even now make me laugh is when one day Lois announced seemingly with pride,”you three girls our my foster daughters.” Thomasa jokingly replied, “oh, you’ve just plucked us out the system uh?” We all broke out in laughter as Lois said no I didn’t mean foster, I meant to say my adopted daughters. Now,our hearts are in pain but we know in time that pain will be replaced with all the joyous memories we made together. This too I pray for the Fitzgerald and Newell families. Lois, we know you are at peace for you have now joined your parents, husband, dogs and creator. Though gone from this life, always loved and never ever forgotten by your “foster daughters” Thomasa, Deborah and Marie.
Lois Jean was a very sweet,kind and generous person. She will always be fondly remembered. May she rest in peace.
Lois Jean was my dad and aunt’s cousin, and a dear friend to both. She always made me laugh, during our long phone conversations. She loved animals, and lost her favorite companion several years ago. She is now reunited in heaven with her loved ones, and will be sorely missed. May you RIP Lois Jean. xoxoxo