Mary Peterson
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Mary Peterson
BIGFORK — Mary Elizabeth Peterson, age 85, passed away on Jan. 18, 2021, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork. She was born in Bountiful, Utah, on May 25, 1935. Mary was the third of four children born to Robert W. and Halleen Nicol.
In 1950, Mary met and married the love of her life, Harold “Sonny” Ray Peterson. In 1958, the family, which now included three children, moved to Long Beach, California, and in 1971 they moved to Riverside, California. Mary worked as a “patient greeter” at Beaver Medical Clinic in Redlands, California. In 2002, Mary and Sonny retired in Polson.
Mary was one of God’s special earth Angels. She was a kind and giving soul that would do anything for anyone. She had a great sense of humor, was a wonderful cook, (especially pancakes and oatmeal cookies), and she always made you eat whenever you visited. Mary enjoyed traveling, animals, movies, and visiting with friends. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints and the Red Hat Society. Mary was truly selfless, had a caring and compassionate heart, and was full of unconditional love.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Vicky (Gene) Siwy of Needles, California; her son, Kent (Domenica) Peterson of Bigfork; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren; her sister, Sally (Wayne) Smith of Riverside, California; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sonny; her daughter, Patricia; her parents, Robert W. and Halleen Nicol; her brother, Robert J. Nicol; and her sister, Nancy Argyle.
Funeral services for Mary will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. at The Lake Funeral Home. Burial will follow with services at the Bigfork Community Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
