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Elaine Pettersen Obituary
Elaine Marie (Maltais) Pettersen, 70, passed away peacefully in her home Oct. 4, 2010 after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Elaine was born June 25, 1940 in Fall River, Mass., to Roger and Juliette Maltais. She lived in Hawaii, Washington, Arizona, Texas, and settled in Camarillo in 1980. She was an active member in many civic, community and professional organizations her entire life, including Camarillo Rotary Club, the California and National Associations of Realtors and the St. Johns Hospital Board (Oxnard).
As a prolific and successful real estate broker in Ventura County for 30 years, Elaine was known and admired by hundreds of families, clients, and colleagues. Her professional life focused largely on being of service to others. Her strong service ethic manifested itself in: the care and attention she gave to her real estate clients; her willingness to continuously lend a sympathetic ear and on-going support to others; and the mentoring and coaching she offered to various professional colleagues.
Elaine was a tremendously joyful person. Among her favorite things to do were gardening, cooking, traveling, enjoying music and movies, and spending time with her family. Elaine loved people and always wanted to know their story.
Elaine is survived by: her sister, Jeanne Garant of Port Jefferson; N.Y.; eldest son, Eric and Eric's wife, Andrea, of Chicago, Ill.; son, Christian, and granddaughter, Sienna, of Glendale; youngest son, Seth, of Camarillo; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ronald Maltais.
Memorial Services will be held at Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo and will include a Vigil at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, and a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 . Interment will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Street in Camarillo. Donations can be made in Elaines name to the St. John's Healthcare Foundation, 1600 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the Perez Family Funeral Home, Tel: 983-3457. Please sign Elaines guestbook at www.CamarilloMortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Pat & Cat Patterson
October 18, 2010
Elaine, you had a way of making everyone you worked with feel special. yet, you had that velvet glove that could put any of us in our place at any time. You were the epitome of what every REALTOR should be, empathetic, understanding, and compassionate. And just between us, we'll always remember the Pettersen - Patterson Gang!
Pat & Cat Patterson
Paula Belknap
October 9, 2010
Elaine,you were the first to welcome the little French woman in America.Since you shared the important events of my life including my wedding with Ralph.You opened your hart to me and became my Friend You'll be always in my mind and in my hart. I'll miss you so much....Condolenses to Elaine's family
Kim Hansen
October 8, 2010
It was a true pleasure knowing Elaine. She touched so many people with her kindness and generosity. She was truly one of the most sincere and loving people I’ve know. Heaven has a new angel and she’ll be deeply missed by so many. Gods Speed, Elaine.
Stephanie Schieltz
October 8, 2010
Elaine lived and passed away with great grace. She has always been a very kind and loving person and will be missed by many. She called Seth her "Angel" and he gave his mother great comfort being there with her and attending to all of her needs and wants. I will always remember Elaine as a great friend and "comrade" in the real estate business...we always reached out to each other...Elaine was always a comfort when you needed "a few kind words" or any kind of help or support. I will miss her greatly.
Ann Lindenmeyer
October 7, 2010
I will miss you forever and I will always remember your words of kindness during my own diffcult year. Elaine had a big inpact on my life and family. The Lindenmeyers wish the family peace love and joy in knowing your mom is in paradise.Much Love Ann
October 7, 2010
My sympathy to Elaine's family. I had the pleasure of working with Elaine on St. John's Healthcare Foundation Board and as co chair with her on the digital mammography campaign. Her tireless energy, care and concern for others was a joy to behold. May you find strength and peace in the days to come.
October 7, 2010
It's hard to imagine earth without Elaine. She was a treasure. To the family, you have been wonderful caretakers for these years. She was grateful to each of you and spoke so lovingly of your care. Grieving is hard work, so be kind to yourselves and rest in knowing that your job of honoring your mother was well done, to the last day.
Love from Kay Wilson-Bolton
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