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Evelyn J “Evie” Jorgenson Peterson

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Birth	:	17 Jul 1918 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2017 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7714000, -96.9056000
Description	:	Evelyn Peterson, a life-long resident of Vermillion, died on December 16, 2017, at age 99, following a short illness. At the time of her death, she was living in the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Evelyn was the second oldest of five children born to Jens and Mabel Jorgenson. Her three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Her passing represents the end of a generation of her family. Evelyn was the magnet that drew family to Vermillion at least once a year to celebrate and honor her. Plans for her 100th birthday celebration were underway. Evelyn graduated... Read More	Evelyn Peterson, a life-long resident of Vermillion, died on December 16, 2017, at age 99, following a short illness. At the time of her death, she was living in the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Evelyn was the second oldest of five children born to Jens and Mabel Jorgenson. Her three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Her passing represents the end of a generation of her family. Evelyn was the magnet that drew family to Vermillion at least once a year to celebrate and honor her. Plans for her 100th birthday celebration were underway. Evelyn graduated from Vermillion High School and then started her career of service in the federal government, working in the local ASCS office. She worked in that office until her retirement over 40 years ago. It was a rare outing with Evelyn that she didn’t meet someone who knew her and greeted her with the same cheerfulness and kindness with which she greeted everyone. She married the love of her life, Willard Peterson, following his service to the country during World War II. The Army sent Willard to the South Pacific but during that conflict, communications with home were infrequent, if at all. Evelyn waited and worked in Vermillion, not knowing where he was and when he would return. Of course, he did return and they were married over 56 years until his death in 2004. Following her retirement, she focused her attention on making sure her mother and next-door neighbor stayed safe and healthy in her own house, reflecting her belief in remaining independent throughout life. Trinity Lutheran Church always played a large role in her life and she gave uncountable hours in service to the church and her God. She was a member of Trinity for 99 of the 125 years of its existence. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Trinity. She had many gifts to share. She enjoyed knitting and Hardanger work. She loved watching the Vikings games. She rarely missed a Strollers show at USD. On top of everything, she was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. Uffda!! Eventually, she realized that she would be safer at the Care Center and made the decision to live there. She lived there for the last five years, always enjoying visits from the many friends she had in Vermillion and family who came from all over the country to see her. Evelyn did adapt to the times and obtained an e-mail address so that everyone could stay in touch with her when they weren’t visiting. Evelyn’s family would like to express appreciation to the many people who so gently and respectfully took care of her throughout her last years, including the staff at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center which allowed her to live her life as she wished; her hairdresser, Cheryl Girard, who often drove her to the salon and back home after her weekly visit was completed; her friends Dwight and Mary Berglin who visited her frequently; and the folks at Evie’s favorite afternoon coffee spot, Dairy Queen, who knew just what to serve her when she walked in. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Willard, and her parents, Jens and Mabel Jorgenson, and her siblings, Ardis, Robert, Daryl and James. Evelyn was blessed with the friendship of Mary Ann Peterson who helped Evelyn accomplish her life goals, never leaving her side and becoming as close as a sister. Evelyn also leaves nieces and nephews and their children, who all will remember her as Aunt Evie, a very special and enduring person. [Courtesy: Kober Funeral Home]

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Evelyn J “Evie” Jorgenson Peterson's memorial is located at: Bluff View Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, USA.
When did Evelyn J “Evie” Jorgenson Peterson death?
Evelyn J “Evie” Jorgenson Peterson death on 16 Dec 2017 in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.7714000
Longitude: -96.9056000

Family Members:

Parent

Jens N. Jorgenson

(1890 - 1957)

Mabel B Hanson Jorgenson

(1896 - 2003)

Spouse

Willard Peterson

(1915 - 2004)

Siblings

Robert V Jorgenson

(1920 - 2004)

M Daryl Jorgenson

(1922 - 1981)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bluff View Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7714000, -96.9056000

2. Saint Agnes Calvary Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7715900, -96.9072100

3. Saint Agnes Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7872009, -96.8499985

4. Dowlin Cemetery
Burbank, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7789001, -96.8107986

5. Gibb's Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6985100, -96.8518400

6. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
Vermillion, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

7. Clay Creek Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8516998, -96.9788971

8. Ionia Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6893997, -96.8300018

9. Maskell Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6878014, -96.9916992

10. Halverson Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6908600, -97.0013500

11. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

12. Saint Mary Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8520584, -96.7877502

13. Newcastle Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6550500, -96.8708700

14. Saint Peters Calvary Cemetery
Newcastle, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6533800, -96.8744700

15. Spirit Mound Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

16. Clay Point Cemetery
Prairie Center Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987700, -96.9065600

17. Lime Grove Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6632400, -96.9990500

18. Lime Creek Cemetery
Maskell, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6569600, -97.0004700

19. Obert Cemetery
Obert, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6702995, -97.0289001

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Meckling, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7896996, -97.0903015

21. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

22. Taylor Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372002, -97.0785980

23. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

24. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005