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Estelle Petersen Obituary
Services are 1 p.m. Monday at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, followed by a reception. Private burial will take place at a later date. Pondera Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Estelle was born Oct. 25, 1951, to Beverly and Russell Petersen in Conrad. She attended Strauss School, a little country school, with many of her cousins. She then went on to Brady High School, finishing her studies in art, computer and, finally, nursing at Montana State University-Northern in Havre. She first worked in Shelby at the Toole County Hospital in the emergency room, then as a traveling nurse all over the state with the next move to Kalispell General Hospital. In recent years, she lived in Great Falls and enjoyed doing the Farmers Market. She was well-known for her baking, her jams and jellies and ceramics.
Estelle is survived by her mother, Beverly Petersen of Great Falls; brothers, Greg Petersen and fiancé, Misty, of Billings and Russell Petersen of England; sister, Connie Petersen-Greenker of Tempe, Ariz.; numerous aunts and uncles; nieces, Ann, Jackie and Alyce Petersen, all of England; and nephews, Dr. Michael Golinski of Tempe, Ariz., and Dell Petersen of Billings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Petersen; sister, Annie; and brothers, Dell and Hillary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Petersen
Michael Golinski
September 13, 2013
Another year goes by since we lost your brilliant mind, wit, and kind heart.
There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of you and the new and exciting adventures you are experiencing; adventures that surely satisfy one with such curiosity and keen mind.
All our love
Michael and Connie
michael golinski
December 27, 2012
Every summer, it seems, I would spend with Estelle. She loved movies...we would go to a triple matinee on the weekends. This is one of my fondness memories of my time with my dearest aunt. In reply, I try to go to as many movies as possible on the weekends.
Judy Goudette-Hastings
September 16, 2012
Dearest cousin, You are missed and loved. I talk to you sometimes and know you hear me. Love you, Judy
michael golinski
September 2, 2012
Another year goes by and we miss your bright light, though it still shines amongst us mortals.
Your loving big sister Connie and eldest nephew Michael
Judy Goudette-Hastings
October 31, 2011
My dear Estelle,
We almost shared the same birthdate, our moms were best friends, our families grew up side by side. We shared so much. Walking from Strauss school to your house, staying overnite, holiday celebrations, playing Barbie and dress up. We were shy country kids at Brady High, growing up and taking different paths in life. But you will always be my first best friend. Much love,
Judy
Pauline Petersen
September 12, 2010
It's not the same to walk into her mother's house and find that recliner chair empty. Will always miss her--My love and sympathy to her family. her Aunt Pauline--
michael golinski
August 26, 2010
Dearest Estelle,
From your loving big sister and eldest nephew,
You opened our eyes to qualities that very few humans possess. As a young boy who spent his summers in your company, I marveled at your brilliance as a nurse and artist, your quick wit, and your calming presence. You imprinted us both with your intelligence and kindness.
As a Wiccan or white witch, we know that you did not place an emphasis on the afterlife, focusing instead on the current one. You believed that the end of this life would lead to reincarnation of the soul through different species, with no bias towards any of Earth's exquisite creatures.
Your light continues to surround us and we miss you everyday.
Your loving sister and nephew
Connie Petersen-Greenker
Michael Golinski
Alana Hastings
August 19, 2010
Dear Beverly and family,
It was great to know Estelle during our family reunions and I talked to her a few times when we did get together. She seem to enjoy her crafts and took pleasure in them. I know this is a hard time but I hope you take comfort that we are all with you with your lost. I want to take comfort that she is still with us in spirit and she is having a good time in the Lord. Love from Family Alana
Jeni Frank
August 18, 2010
Estelle had the biggest heart and soul of any person I've met. She also had a wonderful sense of humor. I had the pleasure of working with her at Toole County Hospital and also at Kalispell Regional. Wherever I turned or moved to, there was Estelle and her deep compassion for her patients. My deepest sympathy to her family. She will be missed.
Zelda Stevenson
August 14, 2010
I met Estelle at WestGAte Mall. We became good friends and I enjoyed her company and the treats that she made and sold. My sympathy to her family. Zelda M. Stevenson
Randy Rideout
August 13, 2010
I worked with Estelle at Toole Co Hospital, enjoyed her great laugh,my kids really liked her homemade play doe
August 13, 2010
I worked with Estelle when she was here at Toole County hospital, I loved here great laugh, she baby sat my kids once in a while they loved her homemade play doe
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
August 13, 2010
Dear Beverly and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy, for we know your hearts are surely broken over Estelle's passing. We hope it will provide some measure of comfort that we are remembering you in prayer before the Lord, Jesus Christ; may His tender loving care ease your grief and bring you peace.
Mary Frydenlund
August 13, 2010
I worked with Estelle when I first started, and we were both aides, then into college and as nurses. She had a kind soul and great sense of humor.
Edith Clark
August 13, 2010
Sincere Sympathy
Estelle and I worked together in Shelby. I have a counted cross stitch picture she did and many little hand painted ceramic figures that I treasure as I treasured her friendship.
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