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Vera M. (Furst) Peterson

5/30/1919 - 1/30/2007


Obituary


Vera Mae Peterson, 87, of Britt passed away on Tuesday, January 30 , 2007 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Vera, the daughter of Martin and Laura (Lepley) Furst, was born May 30, 1919 in Lakota.  She attended country school and later Forest City School.

On October 6, 1925 Vera was united in marriage with Marvin L. Peterson at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Forest City.  The couple made their home and farmed in the Forest City and Thompson areas from 1949 until retirement.  They continued to live on the farm until Marvin passed away in 1993; at which time Vera moved into town.

Vera attended the United Methodist Church.

Vera is survived by her daughter Lila Monsen of Estherville; two sons: Marion (Gloria) Peterson of Aurora, Missouri and Mark (Sherri) Peterson of Britt; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin; sister Emma; brother Martin and grandson Ronald.