Rosemary Peterson
September 12, 2010
Peterson, Rosemary, 85, retired teacher, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010. Rosary 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, with Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 17, both at St. Jude Catholic Church. Preceded in death by children, James Peterson and Tammy Peterson. Survivors: husband of 64 years, Leonard Peterson; children, Janet Barnes (Bob) and Lorry Swayze (Mark), all of Wichita; grandchildren, Brent Hisel, Kent Barnes, Lyndsay Stauble and Aaron Swayze; 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Education Edge Foundation, Class Room Mini Grants Fund, 201 N. Water, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, with Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 17, both at St. Jude Catholic Church.
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Our sympathies go to Leonard and his family. Still with you are so many memories of Rosemary to help you through every tomorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary & Barb Twyford (daughter of Ralph Peterson, a cousin of Leonard’s) Georgetown, Texas
TO THE PETERSON FAMILY-ROSEMARY WAS MY 6TH GRADE TEACHER AT MCLEAN ELEMEMTARY IN 1970. SHE MADE SUCH AN IMPRESSION UPON ME, PROBABLY MORE SO THAN ANY OTHER EDUCATOR IN MY LIFE. SHE WAS ALWAYS SO KIND AND PATIENT, & I’VE NEVER FORGOTTEN THAT. AND, I LOVED HER RED HAIR! FUNNY, HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT HER OVER THE YEARS. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY.
What a lovely Lady. I worked with Rosemary for a number of years at Cargill. There wasn’t a day while passing her desk that she wasn’t smiling or having something pleasant to say to myself or another. At the end of each business day, I’d see her husband waiting for her to finish her day and I’d think – what a happy couple. Rosemary was a wonderful Lady who will be missed by all at Cargill who knew her. Great human being, Lady, couple and family! All will be kept in our prayers.
Our hearts are saddened and our condolences go out to Rosemary’s husband, Leonard, daughters, and family. I worked with her at McLean School for many years, and have cherished our friendship. I was one of the ‘Lunch Bunch’ who met to catch up on family news and just enjoy ourselves. Rosemary was loved and will truly be missed!
My condolences to Rosemary’s family. When I was a new employee here at Cargill (then Excel) in the mid-90’s, Rosemary was the main receptionist for the company and was located on the 9th floor where I officed. She was always a professional and very helpful to me. Always cheerful, enjoyed her job and her crafts, and always spoke lovingly of her family. My sympathies at your loss.