On January 2nd Delores went home. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" where she's dancing with her husband on the streets of gold (after her first dance with Jesus).

She was born September 29, 1936 in Algona, Iowa to Leola Mary Sherod and Howard Westcott. She grew up in Missouri and Oregon.

She met her husband Pete (LeeRoy) Peterson, dancing at Cottonwoods before he was deployed to Korea where he served until his discharge in 1956. After his release from the military they were married 57 years and raised 5 children. (He passed in 2014.)

In addition to homemaking, Delores worked several jobs. Her favorite was church secretary in Toledo over 15 years where her and Pete were actively involved. Pastor Charles called them, "precious people who served as 'heroes of the faith', always abounding in the work of the Lord."

Delores was involved with the youth, an author and Bible Study teacher. She enjoyed family, friends, grandchildren, 'visiting' and the Gaithers.

She is survived by son, Howard Peterson (Odallys), daughters, Jeanine Wenning and Misty Thomas. Katye Grace and Mitchell preceded her in death as did her husband, Pete. She is also survived by her brother, Gary, sisters, Mary, Pat, Jeanette, Romana and Sinda, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, many other Greats and Grands that called her Grandma as well as many nieces and nephews who she loved.

She was also preceded in death by two sets of parents, and brothers Bob and Billy.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, Jan. 11, 11:00 am. Crawfordsville Calvary Chapel, 38353 Glass St., Crawfordsville OR 97336.

Delores loved hats with big flowers, big glasses, and colorful clothes. Feel free to honor her celebration by wearing the same.

Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Auntie Dee, friend …You will be greatly missed!

In lieu of flowers, please donate to youth missions at Crawfordsville Calvary Chapel Church.

https://crawfordsvillecc.org

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