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1929

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2024

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Dorothy Peterson Obituary

Dorothy Peterson passed away September 1, 2024 at the age of 95. She is survived by her husband of over 71 years, Keith Peterson; children-Chris Umberger (David), Charlotte Peterson (Kurt Heinonen), Jill Huff (Dave), Keith Peterson, Jr (Haleh); grandchildren-Jaimis, Sam, Pierce, Dillon and Kate; and two great grandsons-Jack and Giovanni. Dorothy was an accomplished musician, graduating with a degree in Applied Music from Marycrest College, Davenport, IA, where she met her future husband, Keith. They married in 1952 and traveled the world together as Keith served as an officer and fighter pilot in the Air Force, while raising their four children. Upon settling in Annandale, VA in 1971 Dorothy served as organist and choir director at numerous churches of many denominations, and also earned a Master of Liturgical Music at Catholic University. Dorothy was kind, gentle, smart, giving, devout, determined, and talented, and to her family, she was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA on Friday, September 13 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, https://osbva.org/ or Mt Tabor Catholic Community, 2363 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA 22181.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 8, 2024.

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linda noonan albani

September 24, 2024

i sent a card and a donation to the sisters
was not sure if we had the correct address
when my mother died we had trouble finding her well worn address book

Dibby Clark

September 8, 2024

Eternal Rest grant unto her, O Lord. May Perpetual Light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace.

David Park

September 8, 2024

Dorothy was a neighbor of ours for more than fifty years. Our daughter took piano lessons from her as did one of our sons. Dorothy was very talented and just a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.

Steven P Perrin

September 7, 2024

My condolences on the passing of a great person, Dorothy was one of my moms favorite cousins and her husband Keith is my godfather. May God Bless them both.
Steve Perrin

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