Diane B. Peterson's Obituary
Diane B. Peterson, age 72, of Lewes, DE passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE after a long battle with COPD. She was born on March 3, 1944 in Mare Island, CA, daughter of the late Sam R. and Diantha E. (Rogers) Burnett.
Diane was a Valedictorian of her high school class in Niskayuna, NY. After graduation, she attended Syracuse University for one year. For many years, Diane loved being a dedicated homemaker. She began working in various office administration positions including for a Congressional Lobbyist's office, a Swedish owned company as an Administrative Assistant and lastly for the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service as an Administrative Secretary.
Throughout her life, Diane was a great animal lover who made many financial and other contributions to different animal groups. Diane with her husband, Roger, enjoyed visiting Delaware many times. Upon retirement, they built a home in Lewes and they never regretted making the decision.
Diane will be remembered for her wonderful personality and will be missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Peterson is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Roger E. Peterson, of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Roger's son, Christopher J. Peterson and his wife, Christine, of McLean, VA; Roger's grandson, Joshua Peterson and granddaughter, Haley Peterson; Diane's brother-in-law, Richard Peterson and sister-in-law, Kathy Elkins, of Menlo Park, CA; Diane's son, Thomas E. Whittaker and his wife, Patti, of Wanda, MN; her granddaughter, Carmella Whittaker; her brother, Random Burnett and his wife, Brop, of Daytona Beach, FL; and her beloved feline companions, Pilot and Holly.
The family would like to extend their heart-felt gratitude to the Delaware Hospice Center’s staff for their compassionate care of Diane.
A Celebration of Mrs. Peterson's Life will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 11:00 AM, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Peterson's memory to an animal charity of your choice.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3:00 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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