Obituary of Phyllis Peterson
Phyllis Jean Peterson age 86, passed away in Eugene on February 24, 2014. She was born to Lester and Pearl (Jewett) Wellentin on April 26, 1927. She was married to Merle J Peterson on November 24, 1946 at St Mary Catholic Church in Eugene, Oregon. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. Phyllis was an avid sports fan, enjoyed watching baseball and basketball, especially Sheldon, U of O and Gonzaga’s teams. She loved playing poker and bingo and will be missed by her friends that she played with. She also loved knitting slippers for family and friends. She was an excellent cook and baker. Phyllis leaves behind a daughter Nadine Peterson of Eugene, OR and two sons, Mark (Isabelle) Perterson of LaQuinta, CA and Brian (Lorri) Peterson of Lakeland, FL. As well as a grandson, Jonathan Miller of Berkeley, CA and a granddaughter Libby (Jay) DeBont of Eugene, OR. and two great grandson's, Vincent and Ulysses DeBont of Eugene, OR. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Merle J Peterson on November 25, 2001. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, February 28, 2:00 PM at Poole Larson Funeral Home, 1100 Charnelton, Eugene. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1201 Satre St., Eugene, OR 97401 Arrangements entrusted to Musgrove Family Mortuary. Please access the obituary and you are invited to sign the guestbook at musgroves.com