Avis de décès de Barbara-Esther-Lydia Peterson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

<!-- FH = Neptune Society --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->BARBARA ESTHER LYDIA PETERSONFebruary 27, 2014Barbara Esther Lydia (Schroeder) Peterson of Cape Coral was called by and went to be with her Lord and Savior, on February 27, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Barbara was born to Rev Clemens and Esther (Hartwig) Schroeder on August 1, 1938 in Hampton, Iowa. Barbara's mother passed away in 1940, whereby her loving Aunt Alvina Schroeder moved in to take over the care of Barbara and her three brothers as they grew up. Barbara's younger school years were in Hampton and Elma, Iowa. The family later moved to Victor, Iowa where her father became the Pastor of St James Lutheran Church, first in the "old" church and then became the pastor of the "new" church, in which he was very proud to be involved in the planning and construction. Barbara completed her schooling in Victor, after which they moved to Iowa City, Iowa. She worked in the SUI Hospital as an Aide, then transferred to the Hospital Medical Lab. Her father became the University of Iowa Hospital Chaplain. On May 21, 1961, after just over a year courtship, Barbara Schroeder exchanged wedding vows with Jon D. Peterson, son of William B. and Jane E. Peterson of Williamsburg, Iowa. Barbara and Jon lived and worked in Iowa City until Jon entered into Federal Employment in mid 1962. Upon retirement after 50 years in the ministry, RevSchroeder and sister Alvina Schroeder moved to Hubbard, Iowa where Clemens Jr and wife Evelynlived and farmed. Barbara enjoyed playing Bingo, internet games, posting pictures, other items and exchanging thoughts on Facebook. She also claimed "bragging rights" to son, daughters, grand and great grandchildren. She was also a staunch supporter of husband Jon's accomplishments in running events. Barbara was concerned about all the stretching and exercising Jon engaged in while in training preparation for road race events. Barbara loved life, was a very devout Christian, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, as much of Jon's employment with the Federal Government from 1962 - 1989 as a Communications Officer, was in overseas locations. Survivors include: Jon - husband, Cape Coral; Jeffrey- son, Rockport, TX; daughters - Jodi Wagner (Vincent), Jean Peterson (Chris), Julie Thier (Greg) all in Cape Coral; brother - Robert Schroeder (Elsie) Crossville, TN. Eight grandchildren: Corey, Tampa; Abby, Ft Myers; Kody, Orlando; Stephanie, Joshua, Blake, Kyle and Selena of Cape Coral; Five great grandchildren: Jazlyn, Serenity, Kiera, Xavier of Ft Myers; Gianna of Cape Coral; nephews - David (Lupe), Temple City, CA; Don Schroeder (MaryGrace), Iowa City, IA; Stephen, IA; Debbie, Williamsport, CA; Denise, Gresham, OR; Diane, Tustin, CA; Jane, Alta Loma, CA; Johanna Schroeder; cousin: Jane Dubberke, Hubbard, IA. A Memorial Service, "Celebration of Life", will be held Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 3pm. The service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, LCMS, 706 SW 6th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL 33991.