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Sharon Peterson Obituary

Peterson, Sharon (Spoolstra) August 6, 1939-November 26, 2010 of Tustin, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She fought her fight courageously, but lost her long battle with cancer. Her husband, Lt. Dennis W. Peterson, who was killed in action in Vietnam, precedes Sharon in death. She is survived by her five children, six grandchildren, and her loving partner Chuck Manzetti. Sharon was a physical therapist, and ended her career working for the Orange County VNA. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed an equestrian lifestyle in Orange Park Acres, was an avid golfer, and West Coast Swing Dancer. Sharon was one of the original swimming mermaids at the Disneyland Submarine Voyage Lagoon ride in the late 1950's. Sharon touched the lives of all who knew her and was truly loved by many. She will truly be missed. A "Celebration of Life Memorial" will be held on Thursday December 2, 2010 at 4:00 pm at the Tustin Ranch Golf Course 12442 Tustin Ranch Rd., Tustin Ca., 92782. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Sharon's name to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 30, 2010.

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Duskie Kee

November 24, 2020

Sharon, I cannot believe you have been gone 10 years! I was thinking about our trip to the “Health Spa” in St. George. We laughed so hard about the weird people and we couldn’t get a hamburger fast enough when they let us out. Was such a fun trip. Rest In Peace my friend ❤❤❤

SHARON LAING

November 24, 2019

SHARON WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS, WE GREW UP TOGETHER, SHARED LIFE TOGETHER EVEN AS ADULTS...SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, KIND HEART AND SO LOVING. WE TRAVELED TOGETHER, CRIED TOGETHER, PLAYED TOGETHER....MY BEST TIMES WERE WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY....YEA, I MISS HER, ALWAYS WILL, SHE WAS GONE TO SOON......BOY DO I HAVE SOME HILARIOUS STORIES......LOVE YOU MISS SHARON, AS DO YOUR SPECIAL FRIENDS YOU GREW UP WITH......PEACE, UNTIL THEN........SHARON LAING

Duskie Kee

March 24, 2011

SHARON WAS A DEAR FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. WE WORKED TOGETHER IN PT, WERE SINGLE TOGETHER, HAD GRANDBABIES TOGETHER, DATED TOGETHER AND SHARED HER DISEASE TOGETHER. I MISS HER EVERYDAY AND WAS SO HAPPY THAT I GOT TO SEE HER JUST BEFORE SHE WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD. SHE MADE ME GO DANCING WHEN I WAS SCARED TO STEP OUT AND SHE ALWAYS TOLD ME I WAS THE STONGEST PERSON SHE KNEW. TURNS OUT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT HERSELF. THANK YOU DAUGHTERS FOR SHARING YOUR WONDERFUL MOM WITH ME. LOVE AND PRAYERS DUSKIE KEE

December 4, 2010

SHARON WAS IN MY WEDDING 54 YRS. AGO AND WE LIVED DOWN AN ALLEY FROM EACH OTHER.WE WENT BACK AND FORTH ALL THROUGH SCHOOL DOING CRAZY TEENAGE THINGS.SHE WAS THE KINDEST FRIEND AND FOUGHT HER DISEASE WITH GRACE AND COURAGE. I WILL MISS HER.LINDA TAYLOR

December 3, 2010

Sharon was my best friend....for 58 years. We attended school, traveled, golfed and not a week, day went by that we weren t in tough....We traveled life s journey together. I lost my best buddy..She fought the good fight with courage and dignity. I will always love her...and thank you Sharon for r wonderful memories..God bless you...You were an angel

Peggy Fitzgerald

November 30, 2010

Sharon, my dear friend, I will miss you...we met when we were both making changes in our life and cherish you friendsip....I credit you for saving my life. You were one of a kind! Peggy

Peggy Fitzgerald

November 30, 2010

Sharon, my dear friend, I will miss you so much! I credit you with saving my life, and we met when we were making changesin our life. I consider you one of my best, most courageous friends I have ever had. You fought the battle so hard which is just the way you were! Love you, Peggy

November 30, 2010

I was your mothers Dent Hyg in mid life..we golfed and i took care of her when she had surgery. It seems she found her peace and life was good. Taken too soon....so very sorry for her trials sallej martinis

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