In Memory Of
Lois Darlene (Blankenship) Peterson
1934
2022
Lois Darlene (Blankenship) Peterson
February 26, 1934 — July 15, 2022
Lois Darlene (Blankenship) Peterson, 88, of Topeka passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.
She was born February 26, 1934 in Eskridge, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard Blankenship and Daisy (Henderson) Blankenship. She was a 1952 graduate of Topeka High School.
On November 10, 1954, Lois and Donald Eugene Peterson were united in marriage enjoying more than 67 years together.
Lois was an insurance biller at Stormont Vail Hospital for 40 years until her retirement in 1999. Lois was an extremely giving person and volunteered with an elderly woman who enjoyed Lois' baking treats and time spent visiting with her. Lois also volunteered at Elmont Elementary, reading and assisting students with their reading skills. She also volunteered at a local bookstore.
Lois had a deep belief in God and prayed often for her family. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and hosting many fish fries, card parties, dancing, reading, puzzles, garage sales, Royals, grandkids' sports, and traveling with friends and family. Lois loved her family first and foremost and endlessly gave of her time, money and love to help those in need. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly and they loved her. She will be greatly missed.
Grateful to have shared her life are her husband, Don Peterson, he survives; children, Debbie Weiler (Del), Denise Peterson and Craig Peterson (Linda); grandchildren, Brad Weiler (Christy), Hollee Townsend, Meg Jones (Aaron), Nick Guindon (Kelly), Cole Peterson, Conner Peterson; great-grandchildren, Kade, Tylor, Jayden & Blaine Townsend, Mia and Talan Weiler, Ansley, Jase and Roli Jones, and Rhett Guindon; and sister, Virginia Snook; nieces and nephews and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, KS 66608.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, KS 66608. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lois's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
She was born February 26, 1934 in Eskridge, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard Blankenship and Daisy (Henderson) Blankenship. She was a 1952 graduate of Topeka High School.
On November 10, 1954, Lois and Donald Eugene Peterson were united in marriage enjoying more than 67 years together.
Lois was an insurance biller at Stormont Vail Hospital for 40 years until her retirement in 1999. Lois was an extremely giving person and volunteered with an elderly woman who enjoyed Lois' baking treats and time spent visiting with her. Lois also volunteered at Elmont Elementary, reading and assisting students with their reading skills. She also volunteered at a local bookstore.
Lois had a deep belief in God and prayed often for her family. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and hosting many fish fries, card parties, dancing, reading, puzzles, garage sales, Royals, grandkids' sports, and traveling with friends and family. Lois loved her family first and foremost and endlessly gave of her time, money and love to help those in need. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly and they loved her. She will be greatly missed.
Grateful to have shared her life are her husband, Don Peterson, he survives; children, Debbie Weiler (Del), Denise Peterson and Craig Peterson (Linda); grandchildren, Brad Weiler (Christy), Hollee Townsend, Meg Jones (Aaron), Nick Guindon (Kelly), Cole Peterson, Conner Peterson; great-grandchildren, Kade, Tylor, Jayden & Blaine Townsend, Mia and Talan Weiler, Ansley, Jase and Roli Jones, and Rhett Guindon; and sister, Virginia Snook; nieces and nephews and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents and sister.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Croix Hospice and sent in care of Parker Price Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, KS 66608.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Parker-Price Funeral Home, 245 N.W. Independence, Topeka, KS 66608. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Lois's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lois Darlene (Blankenship) Peterson, please visit our flower store.
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Friday, July 22, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
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Saturday, July 23, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
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