Louisa Kaye Peterson
November 24, 2010
Louisa Kaye Peterson, 66, of Madrid IA, was taken to the Lord suddenly on November 24, 2010. Louisa was involved in a fatal traffic accident south of Madrid on Hwy 17. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010. The memorial service will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Panora Brethren Cemetery in Panora, Iowa following fellowship time.
Louisa was born October 27, 1944 in Perry, IA to Arles (Arky) M. Vaughn and Mary Louise Vaughn. Louisa was the youngest of two. She grew up in rural Jamaica, Paton, and Dana, IA. She graduated from East Greene High School in Grand Junction, IA in 1962 (where her son got his leg broken during a high school football game). She attended La James & Americana Cosmetology School’s in Fort Dodge, IA and earned her Cosmetology license between her junior and senior year of high school.
She was united in marriage to Robert C. Peterson “Bob/Pete” of Jefferson, IA on October 27, 1963 in Omaha, NE. Bob’s employment took them to many towns and states in the mid-west including Lincoln, NE, Mexico, MO, Missouri Valley, IA, Dana, IA, and Jefferson, IA, where she operated her own beauty salon. In January of 1967 Bob was invited to be a member of the United States Army (Babe I’m going to Nam) until January of 1969. Upon completion of his service to his country, they moved to Olathe, KS where they operated a Quality Oil station. After moving back to Jefferson in 1969, Jeffery Robert Peterson was born on September 5, 1969. In 1970 they moved to Carroll, IA where Bob was employed as a truck driver at Crouse Cartage Company. On May 5, 1973 Heather Lynn Peterson was born in Carroll, IA.
In 1975 Bob and Louisa moved to Madrid, IA from Carroll, IA. Louisa worked with Bob and they owned and operated Madrid Sanitation. She worked at the Madrid Home for the Aging as a payroll and accounting clerk for many years. She also was a waitress at the Woodchuck Inn in Woodward, IA and The Corn Patch in Grimes, IA. In 1996 she left the Madrid Home to join her husband in their trucking operation. Upon her death, Louisa was still the CEO and CFO of RC Peterson trucking. (AKA Bob)
Louisa was a caring and fun loving, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She enjoyed life and all it had to offer. Making people laugh and dishing out a little harassment here and there to those who were in her path was expected. Louisa was not a big lady in size but was big in mind, heart, spirit, and soul and dealing out an occasional smack down to her son and daughter, (I am sorry mom, real, real sorry, I say uncle).
Louisa is survived by her husband, Robert; son, Jeffery (Elayna) of Granger IA; daughter, Heather of Madrid; three grandsons; sister, Arlis Bartley of Jefferson, IA; and many beloved and extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jane Franzeen
12/06/2010
I heard on TV that day that someone had been killed on an icy bridge and warned a friend to drive carefully. I was shocked when I learned it was someone I had actually known years ago. At one point in their youth, Louisa and the Vaughn family lived near my family farm. and our parents became lifelong friends. Louisa and Arlis were roped into babysitting me occasionally. What a great family they were---fun, kind, smart, giving, etc. When Jeff was very young and I was a teenager, I remember meeting him. After a while, he whispered a question. "Wanna play doctor?" I said no, but that incident has provided me with a smile when I think about it. We both worked for the same company in the 1990's, and I got to see what a fine gentleman he had become. May your memories console you.
Teresa Goodson
12/03/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember as a young kid coming to the house in Madrid and visiting from time to time. Louisa was always so bubbly and friendly. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Goodson (Rose Matz's granddaughter)
Lisa (Coil) Jackson
12/01/2010
To my family uncle Bob , heather and Jeff I want to start by saying I love you all and I will miss aunt Weezer so much. even though we are miles apart I think of you all often, my best friend's grandchildren call me aunt Weezer also and I will carry on the name with dignity and love in my heart.I dont know why god takes our love ones to soon but I Do know that she is with all of our family that has gone to heaven before her and will be watching over us. it is so tragic that she was taken from us so soon, uncle Bob I know your sadness will not go away but in time it will get easier,I feel better knowing that she is with my daughter in heaven holding her until I get there to be with her.Heather and Jeff stay strong for your dad he needs you as well as you need him. I love you and will be there at the service in your hearts please give uncle Bob a big hug and kiss for me and tell him I love him, talk to you soon
Ronnie Vaughn
12/01/2010
Dear Bob, Jeff & Heather
Sorry I couldnd't be there with you and for you. Traveling such a long distance is hard for me. My son Nick has told me he would come by to represent me.
I have very fond memories of Louisa during our younger years. As cousins with both parents being brothers and sisters we shared a special bond. When we would play ruff she would pull my arm behind my back and ask "how sorry are you now?" As we grew older we didn't keep in touch as much as we should have but I'm sure she thought of me often as I did her.
She will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that even though I can't be there with you I am thinking of you and hoping for you to have strength during this difficult time.
Love Ronnie
Joyce & Marlyn Fisher
12/01/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry Leveque (Slicker)
12/01/2010
Bob & Family
It seem's like an eternity since I visited with you and Weezer at Jean & Harley's house, decades ago. It saddened me so, to hear of her sudden death on Thanksgiving Day. Louisa had such a great personality, sense of humor and wit beyond that of most people I've known. She will always be a part of my memories, as will our little fishing trip many, many years ago. I still think of those times every now and then.
May God bless and watch over you all, until that day when you gather above.
Twila Ingham
12/01/2010
Heather & family,
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Although we hadn't seen each other for many years, I remember Louisa as a wonderful person with a great spirit for life. Please know that I'll be thinking of you in the days & weeks to come. I believe she'll be with you, watching over all of you.
If you, any of you, need anything that I can help with, please let me know.
Take Care,
Twila Ingham & family
Judy Welford
11/30/2010
Bob, Jeff, and Heather. Life has dealt you all an unfair hand.If only we knew why. Someday we will know the whys about a lot of things. It's hard. Damn hard, but you all will make it as long as you stand together. Talk about mom, and let the tears flow, as one day you will beable to laugh when you talk about mom. I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that God is only a whisper away. He feels your pain too. I will always remember her as the other grandma. And to her, I was the other grandma. We shared a beautiful little red headed boy, so now as a grandma I will have a big job to do, and thats loving that little boy we shared twice as much. God Bless you all. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa King
11/30/2010
Heather:
I hope and pray that your getting along ok. It was a terrible accident!! Take care and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family, I'm just a phone call away!! Take care and hopefully I see you soon back at work!!!
With Love,
Teresa King
Kimberli Buffington-Woodley
11/30/2010
Love, thoughts & prayers to you all
The Woodley Family,
Kim, Greg, Rick & Kaity
ann frederick
11/29/2010
we are so sorry to hear about your sister arlis! what a shock but after reading her obituary, i feel i really missed out in not knowing her. peace to you all. al and ann frederick
Mike Krause
11/29/2010
To Aunt Louisa and her loving family, I miss you all so much. When I heard this terrible tragic news I felt awful, I still do - A Big void in my heart. It's soooo wrong and we don't know why this happens to the good people of the world. She was indeed one of the best, a blessing to all she touched.
Uncle Bob, I Love you and hope and pray that you will surround yourself with loved ones and friends for however long you need. They will help you deal with the pain, pain which never goes away, only lessens.
I am so sorry I can't be there this week and share in your grief, but I do. Patty will bring my love to you, she will help you, I am sure of it. She has a wonderful way of helping others, she has a loving and caring heart and we both will miss Aunt Weezer forever, until we meet again in Heaven.
This world is only temporary and we will all be together again for eternity. Kelly tells us being here is "a blink of an eye" and I agree.
Find strength in God and get closer to him, for he will get you through this painful time, as he has helped us for the last 7 years, since Mikey was also tragically taken from us on New Years night in 2004.
Again, love you all. I will be there in mind, spirit and soul.
May God bless you and surround you with his grace in honor of Aunt Weezer.
Mike
Stephen & Cheryl Bloomer
11/29/2010
To the entire Peterson Family,
Take comfort in the knowledge that Louisa will always be with each of you. May you have the strength to reflect on the good times, and the support of loved ones so you can move forward.
With sympathy,
Steve & Cheryl Bloomer
Ron Sundberg
11/29/2010
To the family of Louisa Kay Peterson
So sorry for your loss...what a trajedy...I'm sure you have many wonderful
memories of her to help sustain you as time goes by.
JANICE GILLEY
11/29/2010
Ardis, I am so sorry about your sister. I had no idea that accident involved your sister. It was announced in church yesterday. You have my deepest sympathy. She was a fun kid as I remember her. Love, Janice