Elizabeth Cecelia Peterson, 97, of Sweet Home passed away Monday, May 28, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1926 to Julia (Silva) and Antonio Salvador in Oakland, California.

She lived in San Leandro and Martinez, California before moving to Sweet Home in 1985.

Elizabeth was a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Peralta Hospital in Oakland, CA and Mt. Diablo Hospital in Concord, CA. She was a devoted Catholic and proud member of the St. Helens Catholic Church Choir in Sweet Home.

She is survived by her children: Roxanne Morris-Taylor of Prescott, Arizona, Catherine Maria Peterson of Corvallis, Lloyd Anthony Peterson of Concord, California, Douglas Gerard Peterson of Reno, Nevada; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Raymond L. Peterson (May 2013).

Viewing will be 10:00 am, Recitation of the Rosary will take place at 10:30 am, Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Helen Catholic Church. Interment will be 1:30 pm at Gilliland Cemetery all on Saturday, June 8th.
Donations in her memory can be made to St. Helens Catholic Church, 600 6th Ave, Sweet Home, Oregon 97386. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.