Roberta Lee Peterson

Roberta L. Peterson, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the age of 66. She was born December 5, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Michael and Mildred (Kiesling) Klimke. Roberta graduated from Chaffey High School in 1960; after which she received her AA Degree from Chaffey College in 1965. Professionally, she has worked for Del Taco, Graco Company, and as a librarian-specifically in the children\u0027s area; which she loved. Roberta loved her role as a homemaker as well, and found much joy in hobbies such as sewing, and gardening. She also enjoyed reading and traveling by RV. She is preceded in death by her parents. Roberta leaves behind her loving husband and friend of almost 42 years, Jeffrey Peterson of Cottonwood; their son, Michael Peterson with his wife, Alesha of Riverside, California; their daughter, Juli Peterson of Hesperia, California; her sister, Marcia Tipton with her husband, Anthony of Huntingtown, Maryland; as well as, two adored grandchildren, Samantha and Paige. A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Roberta on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 11:00am at the Verde Baptist Church in Cottonwood; where Roberta was proud to be a member. Contributions made in her name can be sent to: National Brain Tumor Foundation, 22 Battery St., Suite 612, San Francisco, California 94111 or may be made online at www.braintumor.org A memorial guestbook is also available online at www.westcottfuneralhome.com