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Alma Petersen Obituary

Alma Petersen Alma Petersen died peacefully at her home in San Francisco on October 11th at the remarkable age of 110. Born in Nebraska in 1901, she married Rev. Spener Petersen in 1924 and found great satisfaction in being a Pastor's wife. Her husband died in 1961 after being knighted by the King of Denmark. She and her only daughter Donna, an artist for 27 seasons with the San Francisco Opera Co. - made their home together for 50 years. Alma was a former member of the St. Francis Lutheran Church and was currently the oldest member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Pacific Musical Society, the Women's Musicians Club and the Danish American Women's Club. Her natural charm and enthusiasm - as well as her wonderful musical talent was admired by a host of friends. Profound gratitude is due to all devoted care-givers - especially Joy Cequena, who nursed her faithfully for 10 years. Friends are warmly invited to a viewing and sharing time together on Sunday, Oct 16th from 2-5 pm at HALSTED N. GRAY - CAREW & ENGLISH, 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco. A Memorial Service will take place in Alma's memory on Monday, Oct 17th at 3 pm in Calvary Presbyterian Church's Stewart Chapel at Jackson & Fillmore. God bless her memory. Halsted N. Gray-Carew&English (415) 673-3000

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2011.

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October 22, 2011

Dear Donna, It was with surprise and awe to learn that your mother had lived to such a "biblical" age! I remember her fondly as you gave me a lesson. Such a sweet mother you had. May memories of her fill you with much joy and comfort. Many blessings, Sharon Tissue

October 15, 2011

Dear Donna. Please accept my sincerest condolences - It's nice to know that she had such a long and fulfilling life. She certainly was blessed with a devoted daughter - Ellie Cohen

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