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Darlene Peterson
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Darlene Peterson, age 69, of New Rockford, ND, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Sanford Continuing Care Center in Mandan, ND.
Darlene Fay Peterson was born March 6, 1945, in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Lyle and Helen (Hvinden) Peterson. She spent her early years on a farm in Hillsdale Township in Eddy County, ND. Later the family moved to nearby Warwick where she attended and graduated from high school there in 1963. She received a degree in Sociology from Mary College and served as a social worker at Fourth Corporation in New Rockford for several years. She was devoted to her clients, and was keenly interested in their well-being.
She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, WELCA’s Martha Circle and also a dedicated member of New Rockford’s Kiwanis Club.
She is survived by her sister LaVonne (Brian) Fingerson of Louisville, KY; brother Larry Peterson and sister-in-law Lois Steer of Minneapolis, MN; brother-in-law David Egbert of Devils Lake; niece Diane Egbert (John) Pennington and their daughter Elsa of Moorehead, MN; three nephews Darin (Andi) Egbert and their children Morgan and Carson, Jacob (Autumn) Fingerson of Grass Valley, CA, Peter (Aubrey) Fingerson of Louisville, KY.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Donna Egbert.
FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:30AM BURIAL Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND
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Posted Condolences:
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Name: Lona Lutz
Date: 08/29/2014
Message: As a transit driver I had the opportunity to get to know Darlene. She was a giving person. We spent many hours together on the van, talking about all kinds of silly things! I am going to miss our chats and her! My deepest sympathy. Lona Lutz, Transit driver for Foster County
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Name: Sara Anfinson
Date: 8-28-14
Message: We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers in the loss of Darlene. Sara and Randi Anfinson
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Name: Janet Sundberg Bartz
Date: Aug. 27
Message: Darlene was a dear friend when we attended Lake Region Community College together. We continued to be friends over the years since I taught in New Rockford for a few years and also married a New Rockford man, Gary Sundberg. Darlene had a strong faith and endured much in her lifetime. I will remember you in my prayers as I know she appreciated you all so much. God bless you, Janet Bartz
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Name: Gail Steele
Date: August 27, 2014
Message: I was so saddened to hear the news of Darlene's death. I also worked with Darlene for many years at 4th Corporation, and she was one of the most caring people I have ever known. She was a true friend, and I will miss her.
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Name: Williams Family
Date: 8-27-14
Message: May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is "close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) With deepest sympathy.
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Name: Mary Bracken
Date: 08/26/2014
Message: Lavonne, Larry, Lois, Dave & Your Families Thinking of you in the loss of another sister, sister-in-law and aunt. Her struggles in this world are done; may she rest in peace!
Love & Hugs - Steve & Mary Bracken
***Name: Tom Hartl
Date: 08-25-2014
Message: I worked with Darlene for many years at 4th Corporation. What a wonderful and thoughtful lady! She always remembered my birthday and my kid's birthdays, even after she retired. May God bless her.
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