Obituary of Dorothy J. Peterson

Dorothy J. Peterson, lifelong resident of Saint Paul, went to be with Jesus peacefully on April 1, 2021 at the age of 95. Dorothy is survived by her children, Vicki Lynn (Richard) Coleman, Robert R. (Janelle), Rosemarie (John) Moffat, Dorothy K. (Steven) Vietor, Diana (Keith) Beynon, and Dawn Drees; grandsons, Ethan, Brian (Jasmine), and Samuel (Jack); granddaughters, Kerry, Sara (David), Desiree, Krista (Simon), Natalie (Grant), Katie, and Maggie; great-grandsons, David Jr, Isaiah, and Brian Jr; great-granddaughters, Aleicea, Kaylee, Cadence, Valentina, and Eleanor; sister-in-law, Donna Stoddard; brother-in-law, Terry Forshey; and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald (1995); infant daughter, Cindy; parents; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The Scott family is together again at last. Visitation is from 4:00 – 7:00pm on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home, 1401 Arcade Street (Hwy 61), Saint Paul. Private family funeral and interment at Union Cemetery in Maplewood on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Dorothy was a lifetime member of Arlington Hills Lutheran Church where she volunteered in many positions and was a longtime custodial worker. She worked for McDonald’s for many years happily greeting customers in the dining area and was an active member of the Military Order of Lady Bugs. Dorothy was a widow of a Marine Corps veteran. She had a great talent for being able to spot a lucky penny on the ground from far away. Mom you will be missed by so many here, but you will be welcomed by many up there. We love you always. Reminders: All attendees are required to wear face coverings/masks at all times. Anyone with symptoms of illness (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.) and/or anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 2 weeks should stay home. Thank You.