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Maj-Britt Peterson Obituary
Maj-Britt Peterson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Thousand Oaks.
She was born on March 31, 1920, in Gambleby, Sweden.
She worked as a registered nurse for 16 years before becoming a homemaker and a mother.
Maj-Britt was a 41-year resident of Thousand Oaks. She started the Thousand Oaks VASA Lodge, an organization that perpetuates and celebrates Swedish heritage. She was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Maj-Britt is survived by her son, Dan Peterson, and his wife, Gigi, of Thousand Oaks, and grandchildren, Karly and Rocky.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Maj-Britt Peterson will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 W. Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks. Inurnment will be private at Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village.
Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Bros. Griffin Mortuary, Thousand Oaks; phone 1-805-495-4641.
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Marianne Svedlund
November 9, 2005
We were sad to hear about Maj-Britt's passing. During the late 70's and early 80's we lived in TO, were members of Oak Leaf Lodge and had the honor to get to know Maj-Britt. A wonderful woman, who will stay in our hearts forever! Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
Eije and Marianne
Henning E. Andersen PDM
November 5, 2005
It is with great sorrow that we, Oak Leaf Lodge, loose our dear friend and member. Maj-Britt Peterson will be remembered for years to come as the "First Lady" of Oak Leaf Lodge #685, District Lodge Pacific Southwest #15, VASA Order of America.
Eva-Christin Andersen
November 5, 2005
You have been a great inspiration to all of us Swedes and your memories will live on by all the work you did at Oak Leaf Lodge..
"Sov Gott!"
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