Name: Memorial service for Sgt. Doris C. Petersen Ret.
Start: 2020-01-27T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-01-27T23:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Sgt. Doris C. Petersen, Ret.

Toms River - Sgt. Doris Petersen (Danielson), Ret. Age 85 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, after a short illness while surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey of the late parents Dr. Herbert Theodore and Helen Frances Danielson. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Henry (Pete) having been married in 1952 in Toms River. Henry was a Sergeant in the Air Force and stationed in Texas before moving to Beachwood to build their house and raise the family. She graduated from Toms River High School South being a member of an undefeated basketball team and a graduate of Ocean County College.

Doris had worked for the Ocean County Sheriff's Department and retired after completing her long-recognized career with Law Enforcement. She was a member of the PBA and has been a lifelong member of the Beachwood First Aid Squad and a very active member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Beachwood.

Doris is survived by her sister, Joan Erickson, along with two children, William Petersen and late wife Janis of Toms River and Wayne Petersen and his wife Marie of Toms River, NJ. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Nicole Petersen of Toms River and Trevor Petersen of Toms River. Also surviving are three great grandchildren, Jenna, Tyler and Brielle along with her nephew James Erickson and wife Karen and niece Linda Bell and son, Bobby.

We find peace in knowing she is in the arms of her beloved husband Henry once again.

She had a big generous heart as her friends all knew, was very involved with various organizations and enjoyed her yearly class reunions. She also enjoyed the outdoors, family trips and graciously hosting holiday events for so many family and friends with endless food preparations and great times, loved Cardinals, the color green and was an avid fan of the NY Giants.

Family and friends are welcome for a memorial service to celebrate her life and many years of happy memories on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 5-6pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rt. 166 Beachwood, NJ. A repass will occur afterwards at the church. Cremation and Internment will be private, and she will be at rest with her husband at Ocean County Memorial Park.

Rest in peace mom, we love and miss you. You will be missed by so many friends that have become part of our family.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2020.

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Donna jensen zbranak

June 27, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

February 18, 2020

Dear Bill, So sorry to hear about Doris..We were in the same Bowling League over 50 years ago and had great fun..Kids would love to come if there was no school the next day...Hope everyone is doing ok..
Thinking of you..Dot Ackerman

January 28, 2020

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Cindy Johnson Cruise

January 26, 2020

Dear bill and family
I was saddened to read of your moms passing. I will always remember her warm smile and positive attitude. She was a lovely lady. So very sorry

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January 25, 2020

The 23rd Psalm - "The Lord is my Shepherd...
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
-- KJV

REST IN PEACE 'MOM'

January 24, 2020

I am sad to hear about the passing of Doris. There are so many memories of times spent with family and friends running through my head. Years of them!! Although I can not be with you January 27 know that I carry you in my heart. Noreen Garibaldi and Family.

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