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Wanda Peterson-Wanzer Obituary
PETERSON-WANZER, WANDA
On Monday, October 6, 2003 at her residence. WANDA D. PETERSON-WANZER, wife of Cochise Wanzer; daughter of William Peterson Jr. and Arita Cruz; mother of Chanise, Arita, and Cochise Wanzer II; sister of Larry, Daniel, and Kirk Peterson. Also survived by one grandson, one daughter-in-law, six sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, stepfather Pedro Cruz, father-in-law James Wanzer Sr., mother-in-law Barbara Benthall, numerous other relatives and friends. The late Mrs. Peterson-Wanzer will lie in state on Tuesday, October 14, at Calloway United Methodist Church, 5000 Lee Hwy., Arlington, VA from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Carroll Carter, Pastor. Interment Quantico National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements by CHINN-BAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 703-979-1666.
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Vivian Collins
October 15, 2003
To the family keep your head lifted high until the Lord remembering that your love one will always remain with you in your heart and that one day you will see her again.
From a former class mate all through school.
Sylvia Washington
October 14, 2003
May God Bless you and yours in your hour of need.
David & Helen Sterling
October 14, 2003
To Wanzer & Peterson Families,
May God Bless and keep you in his loving care.
Jane Washington-Marshall
October 13, 2003
My Families prayers are with you and your family at this time. I grew up in Halls Hill and attended Yorktown High School with Wanda. May GOD Comfort and keep you. Jane Washington-Marshall
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