Elsie Viola Peterson was born on a ranch in the Weta area, the daughter of Jacob and Alma

Peterson, Swedish immigrants who homesteaded in the Weta area.

She grew up on the ranch and attended Weta High School until the closing of the high school after her sophomore year. She then graduated from Kadoka High School as valedictorian of the class of 1942. As a young lady, she ranched with her mother and brother, Ted.

After Louie's discharge from WWII, they were united in marriage in November 1945, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They made their home on a ranch in the Weta area, where they raised their three children, and ranched all their married life. Because of poor health in later years, Elsie spent time in the nursing home and hospital.

Elsie was an active member and officer of the Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed the fellowship of her Naomi Circle and organized and led junior high fellowship. She was a strong and active supporter of Rodeo Bible Camp, where she served as head cook for many years.

Survivors include her husband Louie Grimes of Kadoka; two sons: Tom Grimes of Kadoka, and Jerry Grimes and his wife Merilee of Kadoka; a daughter: Jeanie Kingsbury and her husband John of Pine Island, Minnesota; five grandchildren: Stacy Green and her

husband Tucker, Levi Grimes and his wife Elissa, Austin Grimes and his wife Jessica Jean, Jessica Grimes, and Megan Kingsbury; three great-grandchildren: Lane Green, Jackson Grimes and Jordan Grimes; two sisters-in-law: Maribelle Peterson of Philip, and Winifred Peterson of Palmyra, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Halvor, Elmer, David, Albin "Pete", and Ted Peterson; and one sister Helen Urban.

Visitation was held 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the Rush Funeral Chapel of Kadoka and one hour before the services at the church on Monday.

Funeral service were held 9:00 a.m. Monday June 13, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka, with Pastor Gary McCubbin officiating.

Interment was in the Kadoka Cemetery.

A memorial is established to the Rodeo Bible Camp.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Monday, June 13, 2005 9:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin
MUSIC
Organist – Jean Weller
Pianist – Megan Kingsbury
"It Is Well With My Soul"
Special Music
Carl Bauman – John Kaiser – Boyd Porch
USHERS
Norman Amiotte – Kelly Fortune
Larry Beckwith – Orville Josserand
PALLBEARERS
Austin Grimes – John Kingsbury
Levi Grimes – Irwin Ferguson
Tucker Green – Buster Peterson
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance
INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota
God’s angels came to get me today…
The joy I felt I cannot say!
I’ve longed to go "Home" for quite awhile,
I’ve been anxious to see my Saviour’s smile!
My body was worn, the outlook grim...
I craved to be "whole" in eternity with Him!
Though I’m leaving family and friends I adore;
I’m excited to join those who’ve gone before!
My life’s been good, so don’t feel sad;
I’m in Heaven now...please be glad!