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Mary Peters Obituary
Chesapeake - Mary Ann Peters, 91, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2016. Mary Ann was born in Mayville, WI and was predeceased by her mother Frances Steeholm, sister Jane Hoffman, three Steeholm brothers - John, Joe, and Jim, and her loving son Joseph (Joey). We know that they are having a most joyous reunion.
Mary Ann was married over 70 years to the the love of her life CAPT Bernard (Bernie) Peters, USN RET and she will remain forever his young bride, or Sweetie. Mary Ann and Bernie were childhood sweethearts and married on June 27, 1945. Bernie was a very devoted and loving husband. Mary Ann gave birth to nine beautiful children and together with Bernie raised them with loving hearts. She had a wit beyond compare and loved to play practical jokes on her Bernie and children all the time. Mary Ann was truly a force of nature, a force to be reckoned with, and will be in our hearts forever. Her family knows that she is in a much better place now. Thank you my dear Sweetie for years of true love.
Left to cherish Mary Ann's memory are her loving and devoted husband Bernie, eight surviving children: Suzanne Gibson (Pete), Diana Partin (George), James Peters (Sharon), Patricia Black (Bill), Cathleen Short (Steve), Jane Potter (Tom), Jean Graham (Kenny), and John Peters; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mary Ann's life will be private and at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Altzheimer's Associaton or the charity of choice. Cremation Society of Virginia is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to www.cremate.org.
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Hiliary Brown
June 3, 2016
Dear Peters Family
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Ann's passing. As a former student of her's who learned to appreciate the life long lessons that she gave me, I want to express my condolences and deepest sympathies. I,loved her - even more as I grew older and learned to appreciate all that she taught and did for me. I have all of you in my prayers.
Jon Adelman
June 3, 2016
Dear Captain Peters and the Peters Clan
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. I think the obituary perfectly captures Mrs. Peters. I was a high school pal of Patty's and only ever knew you as Captain & Mrs. until I read the obituary. Mary Ann would play pranks on me frequently when I came to see Patty. She had a great sense of humor. A mass will be offered for Mrs. Peters next April Fools Day.
Heartfelt wishes and prayers for all of you.
Jon
Sally Teixeira Spollen
June 2, 2016
Mr. Peters, Dizy and Family,
Am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Peters' death. I just know Joey was there to welcome her. Now you have two people watching over you everyday. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Anne Woodruff
June 1, 2016
Thinking of you all at this sad time. With love and prayers. Anne and Jeff Woodruff (Woody NFD)
May 31, 2016
To the peters family,
My condolences to you all. She was a very sweet and beautiful lady. She will forever be missed.
Love Sarah Wood
My heart goes out to you Jean
Lourdes Adams
May 31, 2016
To the peters' family: it was a pleasure to have known Mary Ann and knowing Diana and Johnny has brought a blessing to us and speaks volumes for the rest of the Peters. Wayne and I are saddened for your loss. Wayne and Lourdes Adams, Jacksonville, Florida
Roger & Jean Hammond
May 30, 2016
Dear James and Sharon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you in this season.
Love and Prayers,
Pastor Roger and Jean Hammond
Windy Sams Todd
May 29, 2016
Dear Peters Family...
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Wife and Mom. I have known your family for years and stayed up on everyone through my sister Cindy. You have my sincere sympathy on your loss.
Love,
Windy Sams Todd
Kay Huffman Turner
May 29, 2016
Dear Peters Family, I'm so very sad that your beautiful MARY Ann passed into eternity. I hope my Mom was there to welcome her to heaven.
Terri Brothers
May 29, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, mother and friend. I loved Mrs. Peters, even though she was the one and only teacher to ever give me detention. I have a lot of good memories of the times I spend over your house with Jean. I wish we had stayed in touch. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Terri Naigle Brothers
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