Lida Pearl Peterson

July 6, 1925 - November 7, 2012

Lida Pearl (Boutwell) Peterson, 87, of Hampton, was taken to heaven by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 7, 2012.  Lida was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on July 6, 1925, to Oscar and Inez (Allen) Boutwell. On January 30, 1943 she married Norman Andrew Peterson in Waupaca, Wisconsin, they were proud parents of their thirteen children. Lida graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1965.  She received an LPN degree from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo and an AA degree from Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa.  Lida worked as a nurse for several years at the Hampton Health Care Center. After living for many happy years in Waterloo, the family relocated to Falls City, Nebraska where Lida's loving spirit helped her family make many life long friends.  Lida and her family lived in Hampton, Iowa for many years where she was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, for as long as she was able to attend.  She spent most of her life in the home lovingly caring for her children and home.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and rocking babies to sleep.  She spent any free time reading books, especially the Bible.  She crocheted many beautiful items including a "Lord's Prayer" panel for each of her children.  She was an avid learner and took many classes to expand her knowledge.  Most importantly, she spent every day of her life singing God's praises to her children. Lida is survived by six sons, Robert (Carolyn) Peterson of Waterloo, Iowa, Larry (Nancy) Peterson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Arlen Peterson of Aurora, Nebraska, Ron (Martha) Peterson of Indianola, Iowa, Dennis Peterson of Union, Iowa and Kent (Mary) Peterson of Webster City, Iowa.  She is also survived by six daughters, Lynn Fischer of Dumont, Iowa, Joan (Jerry) Hammond of Union, Iowa, Sally Peterson of Malone, Wisconsin, Phyllis (Perry) Barkey of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Lori Halverson of Eldora, Iowa and Renee (Kerry) Treinen of Malone, Wisconsin.  Lida is also survived by one sister Margaret Kniebes of Waupaca, Wisconsin, 35 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Lida is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters.  She lost her precious husband Norman Andrew Peterson to death on January 18, 1992.  Sadly lost her eldest son Norman David Peterson at age 56 on January 28, 2000.  Two grandson's Steven Peterson and Jessie Barkey.  One great-grandson Jory Olson and one beloved daughter-in-law Patricia Peterson. Burial will take place at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton, Iowa