Sandra "Sandy" Jean Peterson

Sandra Jean Peterson passed away on June 16th, 2020, after a short illness. Sandy was born on October 17th, 1953 to Carl and Mary Helen Jessen. She attended Catholic Schools, graduating from Anaconda Central in 1971. She continued her education at Carroll College, receiving her bachelor's in social work in 1975. Just two weeks after graduation, she married the love of her life, Dave Peterson, at St Paul's Church in Anaconda. They had just celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Together they had two children Amy and Chad. Instead of pursuing a career, Sandy chose to stay home and raise her children while also doing the accounting for her husbands' business, which she continued to do for over 30 years. Sandy devoted her life to her Family. One of her greatest joys was when she became Grandma to Larken and MaLaynee. Although they were only given a few years with her, the love she had for them will carry them for the rest of the lives. Sandy's smile and laughter could light up a room and lit our hearts. Her strength and courage, joy and love of life was a beautiful gift she gave every day to all of us who were blessed to call her ours. She leaves behind her husband Dave, Her two Children Amy and Chad (Jasmine) Her two Grandchildren Larken and Malaynee. Her Brother Carl (Sheri) Jessen, her Sister Lynn (Karl) Burgher, Brother in Law Mark (Leslie) Peterson, Brother in Law Bill Gransbery, Sister in Law Ceil (Orville) Anderson, and Best Friend Donna Gilbert and Family. She also has many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Mary Helen, Father and Mother in Law, Henry and Agnes Peterson, Sister and Brother in Law, Sylvia and Ken Marthaller, Brother in Law Rob Peterson, and Sister in Law Karla Peterson. Private services will be held at a later date.