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Nancy Peterson Obituary
Nancy Kathleen (Davis) Peterson, 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2015. Born in Cambridge, Ohio on August 13, 1942, the daughter of Myron and Ismay Davis, Nancy graduated from Cambridge High School and Kent State University.
Nancy taught 1st, 2nd & 4th graders at Frazeys-burg Elementary School then met her husband Duane in Akron, Ohio while teaching 2nd graders at Lockwood Elementary in Coventry Township. After raising her children, she returned to teaching at Hobbits' Pre-School in Richfield, Ohio. Nancy loved the water and spent her later years boating with her husband and children on Salt Fork and Portage Lakes.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Ismay Davis and her son, Christopher Peterson. Nancy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Duane; son, Timothy of Portage Lakes, Ohio; daughter, Kimberly McGrew (Eric) of Akron, Ohio; brother, John Davis (Cathy) of Columbus, Ohio; brother-in-law, Robert Peterson (Sherry) of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin; sister-in-law, Verna Peterson of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin; and nephews Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Nicholas Davis.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jean M. Hansen officiating. A time of gathering and remembrance will follow immediately in the church's Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy's honor to: Faith Lutheran Church, 2726 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44333.
Swigart-Easterling,. 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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January 26, 2015
Duane, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Peace.
Robert and Carol Lietz
J. Nick Davis
January 26, 2015
Aunt Nancy you will be forever missed, I will see you again in heaven. Look over Pettie, Tim and Kim....they really need your strength.
Love, Nick, Jennifer and Weston
Sherry & Bob Peterson
January 25, 2015
We will miss you Nancy. I wish we had been able to visit sooner and see all of the places you wanted to show us!
Holt Family
January 25, 2015
Tim and the rest of the Family, we are sorry for your loss and hope the memories are abundant.
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Bob Arnold
January 24, 2015
Duane I'm so sorry for your loss of Nancy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Grief counselors taught me that you will never get over this, but you will get through it. God Bless.
Jeri Gauthier
January 24, 2015
Duane old buddy, I'm terribly sorry. I know you find some comfort in the fact of nearly 50 years of a wonderful partnership. I know God will help you through this trying time.
January 23, 2015
Dear Duane and family,
We just received word of Nancy's passing and we are so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gordy and Judy Fillar
Isabelle Dijols
January 23, 2015
Dear Kimberly,
I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
~Isabelle
January 23, 2015
Duane, there are no words to help you all bear your pain.But I wanted to express my heartfelt condolances. You are all in my prayers.
Lynn Rossmeissl
Jenny Digiantonio
January 22, 2015
There are no words, our dear friends. We grieve and ache with you and can hardly bear what you are going through. We love you all and pray for extra strength and lovely memories. God watch over you. Love, Jenny and Digi
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