Home > United States of America > Iowa > Buena Vista County > Marathon > Poland Township Cemetery > Fern Loretta Peterson Cope

Fern Loretta Peterson Cope

View larger map

Birth	:	23 Apr 1917 Rembrandt, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Jul 1996 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Poland Township Cemetery, Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8610992, -94.9916992
Description	:	Fern Loretta Cope was born on April 23, 1917 to Oscar W. and Mildred Serena (Hanson) Peterson near Rembrandt, Iowa. She was baptized on June 3, 1917 at Linn Grove and confirmed on June 7, 1931 at Little Sioux Valley Lutheran Church in Rembrandt. She grew up in the Rembrandt area, attending school there, graduating with the class of 1934 as Valedictorian. On April 25, 1935 she was united in marriage to Charles L. Garton in LeMars. He died on October 15, 1935. She later married Ernest Lavern Cope on January 1, 1941 at Little Sioux Valley Church in Rembrandt. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Marathon, Iowa, where she served various offices in the... Read More	Fern Loretta Cope was born on April 23, 1917 to Oscar W. and Mildred Serena (Hanson) Peterson near Rembrandt, Iowa. She was baptized on June 3, 1917 at Linn Grove and confirmed on June 7, 1931 at Little Sioux Valley Lutheran Church in Rembrandt. She grew up in the Rembrandt area, attending school there, graduating with the class of 1934 as Valedictorian. On April 25, 1935 she was united in marriage to Charles L. Garton in LeMars. He died on October 15, 1935. She later married Ernest Lavern Cope on January 1, 1941 at Little Sioux Valley Church in Rembrandt. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Marathon, Iowa, where she served various offices in the ELCW. She cooked at the Marathon school and worked at home. She enjoyed reading, playing cards and cooking. Her grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. She was proud of all of them. She was preceded in death by her parents: Oscar and Mildred, husbands, Charles L. Garton and Ernest Lavern Cope, three brothers, Bruce, Harold, and Allen, one sister, Irma and one great grandchild.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Fern Loretta Peterson Cope's memorial?
Fern Loretta Peterson Cope's memorial is located at: Poland Township Cemetery, Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Fern Loretta Peterson Cope death?
Fern Loretta Peterson Cope death on 29 Jul 1996 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Fern Loretta Peterson Cope's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8610992
Longitude: -94.9916992

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar William Peterson

(1887 - 1942)

Mildred Serena Hanson Peterson

(1891 - 1977)

Spouse

Charles L Garton

(1911 - 1935)

Ernest Lavern Cope

(1915 - 1987)

Siblings

Harold Ira Peterson

(1914 - 1914)

Audrey Peterson Smith

(1919 - 2006)

Allen Dayle Peterson

(1923 - 1924)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

2. Smith Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8142014, -94.9925003

3. Garton Family Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

4. Swan Lake Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -94.8925018

5. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

6. Osborn Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

7. Burr Oak Cemetery
Herdland Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -95.0907974

8. Garfield Township Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

10. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

11. Lone Tree Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8819008, -95.1492004

12. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

13. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

14. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

15. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

16. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

17. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

19. Little Sioux Valley Cemetery
Rembrandt, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -95.2074966

20. Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

21. Barnes Township Cemetery
Linn Grove, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8880997, -95.2397003

22. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

23. Rosehill Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

24. Douglas Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9255981, -95.2450027