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Marjorie Ann Petersen

1932 - 2014

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

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DeVol Funeral Home - Gaithersburg

10 East Deer Park Drive

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Marjorie Petersen Obituary

Marjorie Ann Petersen, 82, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
She was born February 19, 1932, and is survived by her sons, Jon, Kevin and David Petersen; one daughter, Kristi Petersen Oliver; one sister, Phyllis Richard; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard.
A funeral service will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16420 S. Westland Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 11 a.m.
Friends may call at the DeVol Funeral Home, 10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, on Friday, August 1, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Interment will be in the Parklawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 (www.alz.org)

Published by Brush News-Tribune on Jul. 29, 2014.
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Thinking of you Ms. Petersen and I miss you dearly. RIP. ~Teara

Teara Battle

March 6, 2015

To the family and friends im very sorry for your loss.

August 17, 2014

Mrs.Petersen was such a loving soul who would just look up at you with such big blue beautiful eyes that would melt my heart. Im so sad to just now learn of your passing, but I know you are one of the sweetest souls heaven could have gained. R.I.Paradise it was a pleasure knowing you while you were here. XOXO

Teara Battle

August 7, 2014

Glad she is free and healthy and strong in the presence of he Savior. So thankful for heaven, and it being our true home.

Justin Thomas

July 30, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

July 29, 2014

Marj may have lost her ability to carry on a conversation, but her beautiful eyes were able to speak more than words could ever say.
My prayers and lots of hugs go out to my dear friends The Petersens.

Cindy Morris

July 29, 2014

So, so sorry to hear of Marj's passing but know you rejoice she is face to face with her precious Savior. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Carole & Richard

July 29, 2014

I am saddened to learn of Marj's passing. I have many fond memories of her during my many visits to D.C. to visit my sister Bernie. Please know that she is now in the arms of our Savior. Ardys (Bernson) Knapp

Ardys Knapp

July 28, 2014

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DeVol Funeral Home - Gaithersburg

10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

16420 S. Westland Drive, Gaithersburg, MD

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