Beverly Peterson
Beverly Mae Peterson, 90, of Broken Bow, Neb., passed away April 8, 2022 at Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
On March 14, 1932, Beverly Mae was born in the Buckeye community south of Broken Bow to Glen and Ona (Williams) Ferguson. Beverly’s mother died a few days after her birth. A few years later, Glen married Blanche Gibson who became Beverly’s loving mother.
Beverly graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1950. She took Normal Training so that she could teach school. Beverly taught for several years before getting married. Later she taught music at Weissert and Westerville.
On May 4, 1952, Beverly was married to Lewis Peterson in Broken Bow at the E.U.B. Church. They lived in the Weissert Community for over 45 years. They eventually retired and moved into Broken Bow. Lewis died Dec. 19, 2003.
Beverly was a faithful member of the Weissert Church. She played the piano and led the music at the church for many years.
Beverly played the piano and sang for countless funerals and weddings. She was still able to play the piano days before her death. Beverly loved music but loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything.
Survivors include sons Randall Peterson and wife Lisa of Weissert and Roland Peterson and wife Mary Jo of Broken Bow; sister Vicki (Gene) Boss of Muscatine, Iowa; grandchildren Glenn Peterson, Lindsey Jucht, Benjamin Peterson, Scott Peterson, Kyle Peterson, Brett Peterson, Austin Peterson and Hope Peterson; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Glen; both loving mothers Ona and Blanche; husband Lewis; son Rodney; and sister Jeannine.
Funeral services were Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Bob Winn officiating. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery at Weissert. The service was live-streamed at www.govierbrothers.com.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. with the family greeting friends 5-7 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary.
Many thanks to Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Lindstrom, Brookestone View, and Off Broadway for all your care.
Memorials are suggested to the Weissert Church.
Govier Brothers Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers. com.