Obituary of Marie Valerie Peterson

Marie V. Peterson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on October 1, 2021, in Gilbert, Arizona.She was born on March 27, 1932, to Jake and Rosemarie Sazama in Antigo, Wisconsin. Marie graduated from Langlade County Teacher's College. She was an elementary teacher for seven years, teaching in Country School in Wisconsin, and a Catholic school in Oklahoma. Marie married Gerald Peterson on February 7, 1953, in Antigo, Wisconsin. They had twenty-three years of military life together. Marie worked for the city of Colorado Springs water department as an administration secretary until retiring in 1992. Marie and Gerald became snowbirds traveling back and forth to Apache Junction in the fall to Colorado Springs in the summer. She served on the board of directors, or in capacity, for charitable community organizations including The Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, Home and Health Care Center, United Way, The Red Cross, and The Retired Enlisted Association. Marie was president of TREA Chapter One, and for two years National President. Marie loved fishing, camping, dancing, gardening, and when ever possible, going to Cripple Creek.Marie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald; her parents; and brother, Eugene.Marie is survived by her children, Terrall (Joy), Denise, Randy, Sherise, and Dean; her grandchildren, David, Steven (Rachel), Nathan, Shawn, and Skylar; her great-grandchildren, Dakota, Savannah, Tucker, Austin, Emma, and Etienne. Catholic Memorial Service, 10:00AM, Friday, November 12, 2021, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Celebration of Life, 12:00PM, Friday, November 12, 2021, Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80925. Reception to follow.Memorial contributions in Marie's memory can be made to a Catholic charity of your choice.Marie, you will forever live in our heart and will be missed greatly. Events Memorial Service Friday, November 12, 2021 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Celebration of Life Friday, November 12, 2021 12:00PM Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925 Phone: 202-632-8035 Final Resting Place Pikes Peak National Cemetery 10545 Drennan Road Colorado Springs, CO 80925