Gail Gretchen Peterson
Gail Gretchen Peterson, 93, of Polson, MT passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at St. Luke’s Community Medical Center, in Ronan. MT. Gail was born on March 19, 1916 in Tokio, North Dakota, daughter of the late Ralph and Gretchen Hindstock Mosher.
Gail married Leon Peterson in North Dakota on December 18, 1936 and then later moved to Polson, MT in 1953. She worked for many years as a housekeeper at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.
She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson and in her earlier years was the superintendent of the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School at the church. Gail sang in the church choir and was a quilter at Good Shepherd. She also did volunteer work at the Country Store, the Polson Food Pantry, and the Polson Flathead Historical Museum.
Her husband Leon, an infant daughter at birth, a daughter, Kennis; two sons, Steven and Grant and a brother and sister precede Gail in death.
Gail is survived by her son and daughter, Bill Peterson and Dallas Peterson both of Polson. She is also survived by grandsons Tony and Michael Peterson of Polson; granddaughters, Valerie Peterson of California, Lindsey, Leslie and Mikayla Peterson of Spokane, WA, and a sister, Marjorie of Houston, TX.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:30 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson, with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. A reception will be held at the church immediately after the graveside service.
Memorials may be made in Gail’s name either to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry, or to St. Luke’s Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting the family
We were so sorry to hear about you loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Beth & Leonard
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in your time of sorrow. Gail’s life is worthy of celebration. She was a wonderful lady and neighbor and we miss her presence in the neighborhood dearly.
Marvin and Laura Bjorge and family.
Dallas and Michael…….Gail was such a wonderful lady!! What a giving, quiet spirit in this community that we will miss terribly. Our sympathy is with you as it is never easy, though, it’s a joy to think of her in HEAVEN!!
Amy and Al
Dear Sonny and Dallas,
I am very sorry to read this news of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. I seldom saw her after I left Polson, but I will always remember her as a dear member of our family. She was, indeed, a Saint.
Best Regards,
Gary Carpenter
Bekescsaba, Hungary
To Dallas and Bill,
I don’t know if you remember me or not but I am the son of Shirley (Mostad) Carpenter and Leonard Carpenter, grandson of Ida and Edgar Mostad. I remember visiting the Peterson house many times as a child and hunting with Leon and Bill. I extend my condolences to the family, your mother was a good friend to our family.
Regards,
Norman Carpenter
Butler, PA
Dear Dallas and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Gail’s passing. You were fortunate to have so many memories of your Mother, with her living such a long and full life. I remember with fondness my years of growing up in Polson with your family in our lives. Please convey our best wishes to the family.
Darlene & Ramon
You will be missed grandma Gail! Wish i could be there with all of you…….Love Katie
Dear Dallas Michael and family
Was so sorry to hear about your loss. Your Mom was a very sweet and valued
member of our community. God Bless You all Kathy and family
Dallas, Michael and family….your mother was a gift from God to soooo many of us. She was always a great member of the Luthern Church and I thank her for so many, fond memories in the kitchen there! God bless your family!
Dear Dallas, Michael & Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God’s peace comfort you in your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Becky Riebe & Frank Noles
I am sorry to learn about the death of Gail Gretchen Peterson. This must have been a difficult time for all. Therefore, I am forwarding scripture to bring solace. Please, read the following scriptures: Psalm 90:10, Genesis 5:3-32 and Hebrews 9:27.