Shirley J. Peterson
Peterson, Shirley J.
19 Dec 1935 – 5 Aug 2019
Shirley June Bolon was born in Beallsville, Ohio on December 19, 1935 to
Raymond and Mary Bolon.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Richard Peterson; parents,
Raymond Bolon and Mary Hill; sisters, Mary Ann Muniz & Patricia Pacifico.
Shirley was a very hard worker & had a very strong work ethic. She
started work at Western Electric in 1961 & retired in 1994. She was the
second oldest of 4 children, her sister Patricia, Brother David and her
half sister Mary Ann. She learned to play the violin and had dreams of
becoming a nurse. She brought joy to newlyweds with her amazing artistic
wedding cakes. Her favorite activities included cooking, baking,
quilting & playing 31. She was an avid Husker fan with some loyalty to
the Ohio State Buckeyes. She was a member of the Gretna United Methodist
Church where she enjoyed fellowship & her Bible Study group where she
developed some very special lifelong friendships.
Shirley was a loyal and trustworthy friend. She could give great hugs.
She was unfailingly kind & had a desire to care for others. She could
let you know how much she loved you with not only her words, but equally
with her actions.
Shirley was called home on August 5, 2019. She leaves to mourn and
cherish her memory her beloved children: Deborah (Ronald) Glazebrook,
John (Linda D.) Barris, Linda S. Barris, Sheryl (Brian) Schroeder, Jeff
(Cyndie) Barris, Robert (Cheryl) Peterson; nine grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother David Bolon;
many nieces & nephews.
Visitation:
Wednesday, August 7, 2019,
5 P.M. – 7 P.M.,
Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel,
11710 Standing Stone Drive Gretna, Nebraska 68028
Service:
Thursday, August 8, 2019,
10:00 A.M.,
Gretna United Methodist Church,
11457 S 204th Street Gretna, Nebraska
Interment:
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska
Shirley worked in injection molding area in 30 Bldg.
Roeder Mortuary
2727 North 108th St
Omaha, NE, 68164
402-496-9000
