Sally Joan Petersen

1954 - 2021

Sally Joan Petersen obituary, 1954-2021, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1954

DIED

2021

Sally Petersen Obituary


SALLY JOAN PETERSEN
April 13, 1954 ˜ June 26, 2021

Sally Joan Petersen, age 67, passed peacefully at home June 26, 2021. She was born April 13, 1954, in Vancouver, WA, to parents Myrna Wegner (Kersteter) and Ken Kersteter.
Sally attended Hudson’s Bay and Ilwaco High Schools and worked as a store clerk for many years before retiring. Sally married Don Petersen, June 10, 1972. They were married 49 years. She loved spending time with her grandkids, baking, gardening, traveling and crafts.
She is survived by mother, Myrna Wegner; husband, Don Petersen; brother, John Kersteter; sons, Corey Petersen (Mandy), Daniel Petersen; nieces, Shauna Brady (Jim), Kris McElroy (Stephen); adopted son, Chris Martin (Jen); and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by father, Ken Kersteter; sister, Susan Drake; and grandson, Hunter Petersen.
A celebration of life will be held on July 31, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Petersen’s home.
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Published by The Columbian on Jul. 14, 2021.
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Sally is still missed. She was a wonderful person

Joann and Jerry Power

Family

July 8, 2023

Sally I'm so thankful you was apart of my life you had the sweetest soul anyone could ever have. Sending my love and condolences to baby Huey (Don),Cory, Danny and Chris she will be missed but never for gotten

Robin

Family

August 3, 2021

Sally, I will never forget the support and help you gave me during Dennis' cancer battle and that is just one of the reasons it was an honor to help take care of you during your final days on earth. I promise to be here for your family and support them during this very sad time for all of us

Jenny Petersen

Family

July 23, 2021

Don, our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You and Sally have been a big part of our family for many many years - now that we can all gather again, it will be doubly hard to not have her there. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Becky and Dave

Family

July 23, 2021

Don and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Sally was a wonderful person, who was kind to everyone she met. We will miss her very much.

Debby and Roy (Prentice/Thornley)

July 23, 2021

Dear Don and Family,

We are so, so sorry to hear of Sally's passing. We remember all the good times with you and Sally at the Con Met Christmas parties, picnics and social events. We remember Sally as a very nice and kind person.

With Prayers and Sympathy,

Barry and Wendy Shannon

Barry and Wendy Shannon

July 16, 2021

Oh my goodness, I had no idea Sally had passed away.
Dear Don, Corey, Mandi and family, please know that I am thinking of each one of you dearly.
My condolences and deepest sympathy.
Sally was a very nice lady and a good grandmother.
In deep sympathy,
Sandy

Sandy Grahnert

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July 15, 2021

Thinking of your family. Our prayers are with you. We will never forget when you were visiting and didn't know what light bugs where. Will miss you terribly.

Jerry and Joann Power

Family

July 15, 2021

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