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Tomoko PETERSON Obituary
Tammy was a native of Japan and was a resident of Yorktown since 1962. A proud Army wife, she was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved bingo, poker, gardening, bowling, and cookouts with her family. She enjoyed knitting and often donated her creations to CHKD and local retirement homes.
Tammy was preceded in death by her husband, Denis L. Peterson USA (Ret.), and a granddaughter.
She is survived by daughters, Alice Hutchins of Williamsburg, Diana Green (Jeff) of Hayes; son, Michael Peterson (Freda) of Yorktown; seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in Amory Funeral Home Chapel, Grafton with the Rev. Joe Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 or the American Red Cross - Assistance for Military Families or Japan Earthquake Relief, at www.redcross.org, York-Poquoson Chapter American Red Cross, 6912 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23692-4806.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tomoko PETERSON
Meredith Louke
June 9, 2011
Diana & Family.....Your mom was always so sweet to me and the kids...Thank you for sharing her with us:) She was one of a kind!!!!!!
Chris Shipley
June 6, 2011
Diana & Family
I was sorry to hear about your mom. Wanted you to know I was thinking of you and praying for you as you face the days ahead. Losing someone is never easy and hope that knowing your mom is free from all pain and illness will ease your pain. She was an amazing lady - just look in the mirror - she has an amazing daughter. HUGS!!
B. TAYLOR
June 6, 2011
YOU HAVE MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IN THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM. SHE WAS A LOVABLE, SWEET LADY, AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME.
Karen Korlach
June 5, 2011
To Diana, Alice, and Micheal
Here's a poem to you that I found very comforting to me. I loved your mom very much and will miss her.
My Dearest family
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say,
But first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven,
where I dwell with God above,
Where there are no tears or sadness, there is just eternal Love.
Please do not be unhappy,
just because I'm out of sight,
Remember that I'm with you,
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you,
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me, and said, ' I welcome you'.
'It's good to have you back again.
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan.
There's so much that we have to do,
to help our mortal man'.
Then God gave me a list of things he wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine,
is to watch and care for you.
I will be beside you,
every day of the week and year,
And when you're sad I'm standing there, to wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night,
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth, and all those loving years,
Because you're only human,
there's bound to be some tears.
One thing is for certain,
though my life on Earth is over,
I am closer to you now than I ever was before.
And to my many friends,
trust God knows what is best.
I am not far away from you,
I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead for you and many hills to climb,
Together we can do it,
taking one day at a time.
It was my philosophy and please I'd like for you,
To give unto the world, so the world will give to you.
If you can help someone who's in sorrow or in pain,
Then you can say to God at night,
my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile,
Knowing as I passed along the way,
I made somebody smile.
When you're walking down the street and I am on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps,
only half a step behind.
And when you feel a gentle breeze of wind upon your face,
That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a s oft embrace.
When it's time for you to go from that body to be free,
Remember you are not going,
you are coming home to me.
I will always love you, from that place way up above,
I will be in touch again soon.
P.S. God sends his love.
June 5, 2011
Diana & family,
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your mom. May God give you peace in your hearts as you go through your bereavement.
Beverly & Leroy Johnson
Newport News, VA
Lynne Gaskill
June 5, 2011
Your mom has touched many, the memories she has instilled in us will remain forever. When I think of her it puts a smile on my face, she was one of a kind!
Judy Boyd
June 4, 2011
Michael, Alice, and BooBoo, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know what you must be going through and my heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 4, 2011
Sorry to hear of your lost in my thoughts and prayers.
Belinda,Janelle & Kaitlin
alice hutchins
June 4, 2011
I have many memories of my mom. I am going to miss her wisdom the most. And how she could make us all laugh. In fact, right now when you close your eyes and think of my mom.....aren't you smiling...I am....she touched many lives and she lives within allof us...
Martha Hadlock- Harris
June 3, 2011
Alice, BooBoo and Michael our hearts go out to you and your families we loved her so much and will miss her she is with mom & dad now and they are playing cards with Aunt Mary & Uncle PE and your dad..You are in our prayers. I am sorry I cant be there for you but I have been on vacation all week and have to go back to work on Monday but know that I am thinking of all of you..
stephanie boggs
June 3, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna Hudgins
June 3, 2011
Tomoko was a very special lady. Very kind and always happy. She will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you.
June 3, 2011
My deepest condolenses for the loss of a great lady, she will surely be missed by all she touched.
Kate Lugo
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