Thief River Falls – Sheila Marie Peterson, 49, died on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
On February 25, 1974, Sheila was born to Leland and LuAnn (Skinner) Peterson at Thief River Falls. The family lived in Wisconsin and returned to Newfolden when Sheila was three. She attended school in Newfolden. As a teenager, she was confirmed at Westaker Free Lutheran Church, Newfolden. After high school, Sheila attended Northland Community College and the University of Minnesota, Bemidji. She was blessed with her son, Ethan, in 2004. Sheila returned to Thief River Falls and began working at DigiKey, using her skills as a Graphic Designer in the marketing department.
Sheila was a great photographer! Horses and dogs were meaningful to her, and she loved to care for them. She had a quiet disposition and a caring heart. She was strong and determined to do whatever she wanted to do. During her cancer struggles, Sheila never complained and was determined to live.
Sheila is survived by her son, Ethan Peterson, Thief River Falls; father, Leland Peterson, Newfolden; brother, Cory Peterson, Thief River Falls; grandparents: Donald and Betty Peterson, Newfolden; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, LuAnn Peterson; grand-parents, Grace Eells and Fred Skinner; uncles, Keith Skinner, Dennis, and Duane Peterson.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., with the Memorial Service starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2023, both at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls.
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