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Karen Peterson Obituary

Karen Lee PETERSON 68, of Renton, WA, died January 14, 2011 at her residence. Daughter of Edwin and Mae Belle Willig, she was born in Silverton, OR. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, LeRoy Peterson; son, Jeffrey Peterson; daughters, Kim Peterson and Karla (Rob) Feller; granddaughter, Holly Ann Feller; brother, Eddie (Lanette) Willig; sister, Roma Peck. Visitation will begin Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at 12 noon to 7 pm with the funeral service Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at 11:00 am. both at Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton, WA. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. Please visit www.mem.com to view pictures and sign the guest book.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 19, 2011.

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February 3, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Karen. Our prayers are with your family. I have truly enjoyed getting her Christmas letters every year & hearing about the family. She was my baton teacher when I was a young girl in Silverton. I always loved Karen & Leroy. Please take care. You had many wonderful years together, so you have the best memories. Love, Cindy & Mike Chambless

January 28, 2011

My dearest Uncle Leroy had taken such good care of his darling wife Karen that I just could tell there was heart felt love there between the two of them. This is a rare thing to see these day's.....I will miss seeing that . My sencere sympathy to you all...I am sorry I was not at the service....Shelly

January 27, 2011

God Bless!! Take care, all of you. LaVonne

Jen Hartpence

January 24, 2011

Kim and family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. --Jen & Travis and family

Ken Cross

January 24, 2011

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure she will be sorely missed.

January 22, 2011

I'm Sorry Pete; but it was a long hard battle and the good news is my observation indicates a different body in the next life!
Mel and Sonia
P.S. I'll notify DR. Donna. I'm still being treated.

January 22, 2011

Pete, Gary Hunter sent me a copy of Karen's obituary. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're sorry that we will not be at the service inasmuch as we are at our Arizona residence.

Always your friends,

Terry and Sue

Dick & Joyce Thompson

January 22, 2011

Sincere sympathy to you and you family

January 21, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kimmie. - Heidi & Charles Schwab

Kris Jensen

January 20, 2011

Heartfelt love to your family

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