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Dolores Peterson Obituary

Passed away at home on November 13, 2010. Beloved wife of Charles of Windsor; loving mother of Janine Peterson of Santa Rosa and the late Erik Peterson; adored grandmother of Anthony Peterson and Andrew Jones of Santa Rosa; dear sister of Lucille and the late Bob, Lorraine, and Jerry; half-sister of Jeannette. A native of Wisconsin, age 80. She was an amazing intellect. She served in the US Air Force and worked at the Pentagon from 1949 to 1953. She graduated from University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in 1957, and studied abroad in Paris for three years. Upon returning to the states she worked on her Masters at Marquette University, WI. Dolores moved to San Francisco in 1963 and married Charles in 1964. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. Private Interment, Shiloh District Cemetery, Windsor. If desired, Memorial donations may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, 2010.

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Susan Cass-Campbell

November 16, 2010

Dear Janine and Family, So very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have many wonderful memories of her growing up and her getting mad at us for getting in so much trouble. She had such a funny sense of humor and was always laughing at us. Bless your family at this difficult time. Sue

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1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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