Evelyn Peters' Obituary
Evelyn Peters of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2016 following some recent health challenges. She was 97 years old.Evelyn was born on October 28, 1918 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the beautiful daughter of Ole Richardson. She was married to Lawrence Peters who sadly preceded her in death in 1977.Evelyn is survived by her son Kenneth Peters of Washington, DC; her grandchildren David Peters of Northampton, MA, Evelyn Peters of Reton, VA, Matthew Peters of Arlington, VA, Edward Peters of Stone Ridge, VA, Daniel Peters of Silver Spring, MD and Catherine Peters Ingram of Washington DC. She also leaves to cherish her memory seven great granddaughters, many extended family members and a multitude of people who were proud to call her a friend.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. Arrangements for Evelyn’s final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. The final resting place for Mrs. Peters will be alongside her husband Lawrence inside the Sanctuary of Solace at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.Those who would like to share a memory, leave a tribute or offer condolences to the family should visit Evelyn’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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