Mavis (Schisel) Peterson

Mavis Peterson, 85, of Belmond and Goodell, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Mill Pond Senior Living in Ankeny.

Mavis, the daughter of John and Galya (Walkner) Schisel, was born on May 5, 1928 in Titonka. At an early age, Mavis' family moved to Garner. It was there she grew up and attended school. Mavis graduated from Garner High School in 1946. Mavis moved to New York City for a short time then returned to Garner where she worked for the Garner School Superintendent.

Mavis was united in marriage to John Peterson on February 22, 1948 in Garner. The couple farmed in the Goodell area for many years. In 1977, John and Mavis built an acreage south of Goodell. They lived there until moving to Belmond in 1999. John passed away in 2010. After John's death, Mavis lived at the Belmond Rehabilitation Center and was living at the Mill Pond Senior Living in Ankeny at the time of her death.

Mavis was a housewife/mother and partner with John in their farming operation. Mavis volunteered as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She worked part time as a nurse aid at the Kanawha Community Home. Mavis was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Goodell and the American Legion Auxiliary in Goodell. Mavis was devoted to her family and enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren the most.

Mavis is survived by her children Betty (Kevin) Hadley of Rowan, Cindy (Jim) Fletcher of Altoona, Ron Peterson of San Angelo, TX; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband John; great-granddaughter Maelani Hadley.