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for Beth Peterson
Bill Thoma
December 24, 2023
Beth was a wonderful lady! Beth rest in peace! God bless you watching over the family and your friends! Bill
Linda Laursen
December 24, 2023
I really miss seeing you at French. You always were so friendly and optimistic.
Pam Garcia
January 12, 2015
I remember talking to Beth at Los Ranchos, when I worked there. Such a sweet lady!! Always happy, smiling, and offering a helping hand, wherever she could. God Bless her sweet soul. She is in a much better place!! God Bless Beth's family. My prayers are with you.
Bill Thoma
January 8, 2015
Dearest Larry and the Entire Pederson family, We loved Beth so much. She was the most wonderful lady. She always was there for anyone that needed help. She was so gracious and happy to see everyone at any time of the day. San Luis will not know a more comitted volenteer. She served others her entire life. Larry and Beth have been here for us all at the hopital for our entire lives. I loved talking to her at the hopstial and Church and she was so proud of her kids and their spouses. She always told me what the grand kids were all doing and so proud of them! She was always interested in what we were doing and how we were. I had a privlege of being on the FMC hopsital board, and an honor that I will cherish with her. She was also a neighorhood mom to take care of me and the other Hays Street kids, when we were kids with Jeff and Joel and many good times where had. She is an inperation to so many in terms of being a good citizen in our community. Words cannot experss our sorrow for her loss. We wish the family peace and blessings and she will never be forgotten. We will miss her but know that she will be with be with God now. God Bless our sweet Beth Peterson!
Krissy Sherwood (Walter)
January 6, 2015
Beth was my second grade teacher at Teach School and lived up the street from my family. I was so sad to hear of her passing. She was an amazing person and the best teacher ever. She will always be remembered with lots of love. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Jill and Joe Sabol
January 6, 2015
Beth was such an energetic woman. She was a wonderful role model for all the volunteering she did as well as her positive friendly personality.
January 6, 2015
It was such a shock to hear of Beth's passing. I met Beth this past year working as a volunteer for French Hospital. I couldn't believe how much energy she had and how involved she was in all the hospital fund raisers, and still in education as well. She was truly an inspiration. Larry, my condolences go out to you and your family. Beth touched my life and I'm glad to have known her and worked with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you! -Andrea Muratet
James Horn
January 6, 2015
Peterson family;
Great sympathies to you all. To you, Mr. Peterson (Larry) a special condolence. I remember what a great teacher you were for our Hawthorne 5th grade class. You left a great impression as a fun and humble man who loved his wife as you spoke of her and your kids often. She must have been special. Your sense of humor inspired me and I tried to keep that in mind as I went through my teaching career. I'm sure that your faith and strength of your family will see you all through this together. Prayers are with you and yours.
January 4, 2015
Beth was a strong witness for our Lord in all facets of her life. Larry and family, I am sorry for your loss. I will very much miss seeing her almost daily walking in our area. She was an inspiration. The Lord bless you and keep you all, Carol Howard
Carol & Armando Orona
January 4, 2015
All of us have a purpose in life and Beth certainly knew hers. She touched the lives of so many; children, fellow volunteers and those in need. It was an honor to know her. Our thoughts are with Larry and family.
Dee Gin
January 2, 2015
I will miss Beth's smile. I will also miss her at Los Ranchos where she volunteered often. She had so much ENERGY it was hard to keep up with her. May God offer her family peace and comfort.
Shelley Stork
January 2, 2015
Beth was my second grade teacher. She was the one of the most dear and thoughtful women I have ever met. She had a way of making you feel so special!! Beth and I shared the same birthday and she would always remember to acknowledge my birthday as the years progressed. I will miss her light and presence so much. Sending my love and condolences to Joel, Larry and their respective families.
Amy and Loren White
January 2, 2015
Beth is sure to be walking somewhere, and volunteering for something, as we mourn her passing. All our best to you, Larry, and the entire Peterson family. Beth was a very special woman.
January 2, 2015
Dear Joel and Family,
Will always remember seeing her walking the streets of SLO and reminding of 2nd grade memories at Teach school.
Our thoughts and prayers,
The Zundel's
The Zundel's
Chris Ungar
January 1, 2015
Beth gave to her community as a teacher and volunteer. She was a gem and will be greatly missed.
Marie Packi
January 1, 2015
Dear Larry, I just read of Beth's passing.I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. May Gods love and strength hold each of you during this difficult time..
Diane (Parsons) Estrada
January 1, 2015
I lived a couple doors down from Beth and Larry on Stanford Drive and in my mind's eye I can still see Beth leaving for her daily walks. She was a firecracker who lit up our neighborhood with her easy smile and wonderful laugh. I have great memories babysitting for her children. She was truly a class act and will be truly missed.
Suzy Will
December 31, 2014
God called a major general angel home! How many lives she effected! She will always grace the library and classrooms at Los Ranchos Elementary school! Love you Beth!
Wendy George
December 31, 2014
Beth was my son, Richard George's, favorite teacher, and I loved being a volunteer in her classroom. She inspired Richard to be a terrific reader, and for that he and I are both eternally grateful. I also appreciate the years Larry and I spent together on the County Office of Education Personnel Commision. I feel so lucky to have known them both, and will miss Beth greatly.
December 31, 2014
I was blessed to work with and know Beth working in French Hospital. She always had a smile on her face and was always so helpful, kind and had a witty sense of humor. I will truly miss seeing her beautiful smile in the halls here and chatting with her in the gift shop. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
December 31, 2014
We enjoyed both Beth & Larry at the Morro Bay Golf Club having the privilege of playing rounds of golf with them both. We will miss Beth, her friendship, & her laughter. Leo and Patty Felix
Paula smith
December 31, 2014
My heart is heavy today as I just learned of her passing. Just visited her before Christmas. My condolences to Larry and the kids. Beth was one of a kind. A truly special lady. She will be missed.
Dottie & Walt Lambert
December 31, 2014
What a special lady & terrific hubby. I loved working with them both at Teach & Quintana Schools & PAC. God Bless Beth & Larry 'til we meet again.
December 30, 2014
God bless you Larry! I had always enjoyed seeing and visiting with you and Beth at French, and she use to laugh at my jokes. Many blessing to you and your family. If I can be any help to you, please let me know. Chaplain Dominick
Connie (Rodriguez) Baird
December 30, 2014
I also had Mrs. Peterson as my 2nd Grade teacher at Teach School. Fond memories also of our Blue Bird group. I will be thinking of her as I take my walk tomorrow...but perhaps I will not be walking as fast as she could! This beautiful picture is how I will always remember her! Thinking of the Peterson family!
David Canvasser
December 30, 2014
Beth was an amazing person. She will be missed.
Betty Mills
December 30, 2014
Beth always had a smile on her face, especially when she was training the junior volunteers. She has so much energy and a beautiful attitude. You will be missed Beth. RIP
Rose Martin
December 30, 2014
I worked with Beth as an RN at French Hospital for many years. A great volunteer, she was loyal, loving and always willing to go the extra mile. She will be missed.
Jane Broshears
December 30, 2014
I had the privilege of working as a volunteer alongside Beth both at French Hospital and the PAC. Her energy and enthusiasm was contagious and she lit up every room. To dear Larry, I send you my condolences. You are a lucky man to have had Beth in your life for these many years!
December 30, 2014
Images of Beth come to mind when I think of Mount Carmel Lutheran serving food to the homeless at Prado. God bless you, Beth, darling. You will always have a special place in my heart.
Barb Wright
December 30, 2014
My children were at Sunnyside when Beth was a teacher there. She was the ONE to get....bubbly, fun, and encouraging to your child. Years later I also became a teacher, and Beth was still teaching...BUBBLY, WITTY, ENCOURAGING and frankly DARLING! SHE will be GREATLY missed by us all.
Linda Laursen
December 30, 2014
I am going to miss Beth. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. French Hospital has lost an amazing volunteer.
My sincerest condolences to Larry and the family.
Debbie Farmer
December 30, 2014
Beth was an amazing woman. I was blessed to have shared an assignment with her teaching first and second grades at Sunnyside. I learned so much from her and every student she had was enriched by her love for teaching and her wonderful field trips. The volunteer hours she gave in the classrooms and at French Hospital touched many lives. Her memory will certainly live on in all our lives. My condolences to Larry and the family.
Melinda (Thompson) Jones
December 30, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Peterson's passing. I remember her fondly as my second grade teacher at Teach Elementary School in San Luis Obispo (1963-1964).
Condolences to her family and many friends.
Pat Lamprecht
December 30, 2014
Beth has always been a friend and inspiration to me. She will be sorely missed.
December 30, 2014
Tulare, and to Beth's family and friends, I extend my deepest sympathies. I knew Beth as a volunteer usher at the Performing Arts Center. She was truly a wonderful person . May she rest in peace and may her family receive strength from knowing that her spirit survives. Leonard Milstein
Dan Medzyk
December 30, 2014
The last time I saw Mrs Peterson was at a downtown store in SLO. She still recognized me after having me in her second grade class at Teach School. She will be missed by all whom were educated by her.
June McIvor
December 30, 2014
My condolences on Beth's passing. She was such a wonderful person to be with, which for me was at French Hospital Foundation board meetings and the PAC. She was never without a smile and a helping hand. She will be missed.
Rayleen Wight
December 30, 2014
Dear Larry and Family
I am so sorry to read of Beth's passing she will be greatly missed.
She was one great walker and fast. I am sure she is walking with angels above.
anne and gene keller
December 30, 2014
Beth was a shining light in the French Hospital family. The front desk will never look or feel the same. Anne and Gene Keller
Bill Cattaneo
December 30, 2014
Our condolences on Beth's passing. Some 25 years ago, I was privileged to be a member of Lillian Warneke's Ambassadors of Song, along with Beth. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
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