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Jeannette Peters Obituary

Mrs. Jeannette Lynn Peters passed away at her home in Wasilla, Alaska, on Oct. 24, 2019.
Jeannette, or "Jo," as she was often called by her family, was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Monroe, Wash., to Ernest and Jacqueline Anderson. During her childhood Jeannette lived with her family in several states and British Columbia. She remembered her time in Montana's Bitterroot Valley most fondly. Her oldest son, Travis Sandvik, was born in the Bitterroot in 1978. A couple years later she moved to the Matanuska Valley, where she raised two sons, Travis, and Jacob, who was born in 1983. While she never attended high school, Jeannette was precociously bright and diligently pursued higher education, graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in computer programming. She worked for the Municipality of Anchorage as a computer programmer for 17 years and a shorter time for State of Alaska.
In 2006, Jeannette married Gary Peters. After living in Anchorage, Alaska, for several years, Jeannette and Gary moved to the Valley to be closer to other family members, including her sister, Shelly; her son, Jacob and his wife, Katie and their two children, Daniel and Jackie.
Jeannette's grandchildren were her passion; spending time with them was most important to her and she devoted much of her time to them. In her spare time she loved to spend our short Alaska summers outdoors, bicycling and working in her garden. When winter arrived, she would sew and had recently taught herself beading, making beautiful earrings with her most memorable being the Seahawks earrings she made for her Seattle family.
Jeannette will be remembered for the bravery and determination she brought to the challenges she faced over the course of her life. She shared love and compassion selflessly with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Gary; two sons, Jacob and Travis; five grandchildren; and her siblings, Leon, Gene and Shelly.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel in Anchorage.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Nov. 3, 2019.

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November 30, 2021

I am so sorry for the sad loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you and your family during this difficult period.

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anonymous anonymous

March 17, 2020

O, jeanette, how i wondered about you thru the years. So sad to hear about your passing, it hurts, as i never though once that i would out live you. i always wished you well, as did brother Dan. You were loved by family and all. So happy to hear of your sucess and the happiness you must have found. i don't know how you did it, you once touch my soul, and now i must say good bye once again. May God hold and keep you, His loving child.

December 29, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 14, 2019

I worked with Jeanette many years ago in the MOA IT department. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a sweet smart lady and I always loved her smile and visiting with her. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and her family. May her memories carry you through this hard time.

Norm Robison

November 13, 2019

I am saddened to hear of Jeannette's passing. A little piece of all of us dies every time a family member passes.
I haven't seen her since we were kids but I remember her being cute and precocious. Rest in peace Jeannette, we will see you in another life.

November 4, 2019

Jeanette was a wonderful person and a great employee, she will by everyone. Rob Robinson

Melody Davis

November 3, 2019

As a friend of Rebecca's, I would like to give my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jeannette Peters. She sounds like a wonderful and loving person. I wish I could ease the pain and loss of the friends and family. Becca dearly loved her aunt, as did her parents. As Robert Frost said, "The best way around something is straight through it." So sorry for your huge loss.

Christine Snow

November 2, 2019

All of my condolences. I loved and cherished Jo so much. I miss her voice, her smile and her laughter. She will forever be in my heart.

Boyd & Linda Heidy

November 2, 2019

Jennette I loved you like another sister, always enjoyed talking with you and will miss your laugh that so much like your cousin Terry's laugh. Boyd and I will miss you very much. Love you Boyd, Linda and Aunt Claudia

October 31, 2019

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

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