"Dear folks, I am so sorry to know of the death of your daughter, and sister. Such a sad way to go. Jim our heartfelt prayers and thoughts ae with you. Ann, special prayes are for you. It must have been devastating to find your sister the way yiu did. Please don't allow the old guilt routine try to get in an hurt you. You did nothing wrong. I amd in Texas now to attend the funeral of my sister Esther. God bless all of you. Love, Your cousin Lois. Love from Mary and Rhoda."
In loving memory of
Crystal Peterson
March 20, 2009
Crystal Darlene Peterson, 54, of Keokuk, died Friday, March 20, 2009, at her home.
Mrs. Peterson was born October 30, 1954, in Spring Lake, North Carolina the daughter of James O. and Shirley Jobe Kelly. She married Ricky R. Peterson on December 23, 1974 in Carthage, Illinois. He preceded her in death in August 28, 1989.
She lived in Florida for the past fifteen years and moved back to Keokuk, Iowa this past August. She attended Western Illinois University. She was a cake decorator in Jacksonville, Florida at Publix Stores. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Keokuk, Iowa. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and other craft projects.
She is survived by her father, James Kelly of Norwalk, Iowa; two daughters, Stephanie Ewing and her husband Tim of Oak Harbor, Washington and Rikkie Peterson of Keokuk; three brothers, James Kelly and his wife Daren of Paul Valley, Oklahoma, Eric Kelly and his wife Jennifer of Dixon, Missouri and Eugene Hall and his wife Dena of Arlington, Washington; one sister, Anne Rose and her husband Wes of Keokuk; two grandsons, Brian Ewing and Brandon Ewing; seven step brothers and sisters; maternal grandparents Raymond & Marjorie Jobe of Keokuk; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother; her husband in 1989; and one brother.
Graveside services were Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Frazee Cemetery in rural Wayland, Missouri, with Pastor Jim Richardson officiating.
Memorials may be made to Keokuk Humane Society.
Tributes
"Rikki, I am really sorry to hear about your mom's death. I am Jr's mom and used to live in the next block from you on Des Moines. I told Jr of your mom's passing. He asked to give you our love and and to let you know we are thinking of you and your sister. I now live in Michigan but you can email me or jr anytime...lolo1956@verizon.net and jr's is larry.mortimer@us.army.mil We would like to hear how you are doing Lori"
"To Rikki, I have not seen you in a long time.I am really sorry to hear of your mom's death.I really thought she was a great person. If you forgot who I am, We hung out together in grade school and I lived in the next block on Des Moines. Right now I am stationed in Iraq with the army. I would like to hear from you. My thoughts are with you SPC Larry (Jr)Mortimer"
"To Rikki Lynn & Stephanie, we are all so very sorry for the loss of your Mom, we enjoyed being neighbors with you so much and have always remembered those fun times together. I was so happy to reconnect with you again Rikki after you moved back to Keokuk, you always know where to find me if you ever need anything. Take care girls and know you will be in our thoughts and prayers always."
"Oh, my..Kris my best friend. What can I say? My heart is with your girls. We went through so very much together, fun time and hard times. Putting nails in Ricks truck tires!so many fun times, riding horses,dancing. so very much..We were there for each other. So sorry to have not gotten to see you before you passed away. Didn't know you moved back home..We had lost touch a few years ago. I will miss you very much...and think of U. your in my prayers and I know you'll look down on all of us."