Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson, age 89, recently of Riverview, Florida, passed away on July 27, 2021. She was born Mary Margaret Cawood on October 1, 1931, in Lansing, Michigan, where she grew up and, eventually, married the boy next door. Mary earned her Degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan and worked as an RN for many years. Mary loved the Lord, her family, and learning new things. Her favorite activities were knitting and reading. "Knitting" for Mary at times included preparing the raw fleece, carding and spinning the fibers, creating an original design and pattern, then knitting it together, as well as teaching others. She was a Master of the craft. Mary was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her husband of over 62 years, Kenneth, her only brother, James H. Cawood, and one daughter, Margaret (Peggy) Stone. Mary is survived by three children, Martha, Ken, and Eric; her seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Due to the current health crisis no memorial service is planned at this time. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Library Association (ec.ala.org/donate). Per Mary's wishes cremation has taken place. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Peterson, please visit our flower store.