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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Sarah "Sally"
Virginia Peterson
April 7, 1924 – August 7, 2015
Obituary
Sarah V. "Sally" Peterson, age 91 of Arnold passed away August 7, 2015 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1924 near Arnold to Charles C. and Gertrude K. (Williams) Simms.
Sarah moved in 1929 with her folks to a ranch south of Dunning. She attended country school through the 8th grade then went to high school in Arnold, graduating in 1941. She went to Kearney Teacher's College for two years then taught school in Burwell and Grand Island. She met her husband Jim while teaching in Grand Island. In 1948 she married James O. Peterson. The couple initially lived in Vancouver, WA and then Evanston, WY before moving to the Simms Ranch located between Dunning and Arnold in 1954. To this union two children were born, Carol Sue and Roger. Jim and Sarah ranched and raised Hereford cattle until their retirement n 1980. The couple then traveled extensively with their camper which they enjoyed immensely. Sally was a member of the Arnold United Methodist Church, Legion Auxiliary, and Loyal Ladies Sewing Club. She enjoyed making ceramics, cooking, and most of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her caregivers and friends at Riverview Apartments became very dear to her.
Sarah is survived by her son Roger (Shar) Peterson of Dunning; grandchildren Nichol (Jim) Kros of Austin, TX, Carl (Monique) Leach of Dunning, Kyle Leach of Arnold, Kayla Leach of Scottsbluff, and Cole (Jenny) Leach of Mason City, NE; great grandchildren Brooklyn, Emily, Colton, and Brody Leach of Dunning and Audrey, Laura, Beau, Ruby, Eli and Clara Sue Leach of Mason City.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Gertrude; husband Jim; daughter Carol; and son-in-law Dale Leach.
Memorials are suggested to the Homeward Trail Bible Camp or to the Arnold Fire and Rescue and online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 12, 2015 at the Arnold United Methodist Church with the Pastors Bill Williams and Irving Jennings officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte which is in charge of arrangements.
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