Dolores Elizabeth Peterson
February 10, 1934 ~ March 7, 2019
Age 85 of Scandia. Loving Wife, Mom, Grandma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 7, 2019.
Preceded in death by brother, Roger Smith. Survived by devoted husband of 63 years, Donald; children, Tamara (Chris), Todd (Jayne), Lisa (Steve) Brown; grandchildren, Andrew, Emily (Brian), Ryan (Alyssa), Aaron, Neil, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
One of Dolores’ greatest passions was serving her community. She worked as the township clerk of New Scandia for 32 years and was a council member on the first City Council of Scandia, once incorporated as a city. After her retirement she loved helping her husband Don with their Peterson Plants business out of their home. She was known to be an excellent entertainer and wonderful decorator. In her spare time Dolores enjoyed playing bridge, as well as cooking and baking. Most of all she loved her family and her light will shine on in all of them.
Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, March 13th at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home. A celebration of Dolores' life 11 AM Thursday, March 14th with visitation 1 hour prior at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail N, Scandia. Private family interment at a later date in Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Scandia. Memorials preferred to Elim Lutheran Church. A special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Julia & Rose.
My condolences to you Todd,Tammy,Lisa and Don on the loss of your mother and spouse she was one very nice person who you are going to miss a lot hang in there my friends
I rode. To Stillwater to work with. Winston Lindberg,and we would pick Delores up In her Dads place,,and she always smelled so good of Bacon and eggs. She Always made her Dad breakfast. Sally Carlson.
Don & the Peterson Family.. Pete & I are so very sorry for your loss.. I got to know Deloes playing bridge & when I had a question about township business I went to Delores.. She was very knowledgeable & had the answers I was looking for… Delores was a fun loving & very caring person.. God Bless with prayers coming your way..You’ll be in our thoughts, as were in Texas..
May perpetual light shine upon her. We are so sorry for your loss! We always loved visiting with your mom at all the family gatherings. I especially loved the years your parents joined in our Thanksgiving celebrations at our house. We feel terrible that we are unable to be with you to celebrate her amazing legacy. Love, Tina and Chris, Kaitlyn and Adam — Aaron and Mitchell will be there.
As a little girl, a trip to Dolores and Dons to get set onions and seeds for our garden meant summer was here. Dolores always knew my name and greeted me so kindly. I know she was pivotal in helping my Dad, Paul Grover, move into his second act after my mom died. She was always on her A game. Always looked pretty. I won’t ever forget her, or the sound of her voice. I wish I could go back in time and take a ride with my Dad to Dolores and Dons once more.