Caroline Bertha Peterson

Caroline B. Peterson May 18, 1945 - August 2, 2021 Wenatchee, Washington Caroline Peterson, 76, of Wenatchee, Washington, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, from Alzheimer's Disease. Caroline was born in 1945 to Gilbert and Pearl (Faller) McDaniel and raised in Marysville, Washington. After Caroline graduated from Marysville High School in 1963, she continued her education at Everett Junior College. She met Ralph Peterson in 1964, when he was building his mother a home just two blocks away from Caroline's childhood home. Ralph and Caroline were married on June 18, 1965, in Everett, and made their first home in Marysville. In 1974, they moved to the house Ralph built for them in Arlington, where they spent the next 30 years raising their five children. Caroline worked at Bank of Everett, at Seafirst Bank in Marysville, and at Frontier Bank in Arlington. While her children were young, she continued working as a bank teller, off and on, and returned full-time once all were in school. Caroline enjoyed nothing better than helping people and was well-loved by her customers-many of whom would wait longer, just to be in her line. In later years, Ralph and Caroline had a construction contracting business known as R.C. Enterprises, which she did the bookkeeping for. Caroline was also an active member of Marysville Lutheran Brethren Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir and participating in many bible study and fellowship groups. In 2004, Caroline and Ralph retired and moved to make their home in Wenatchee. She loved having more time for her favorite hobbies of quilting, scrapbooking, and gardening; and for many new activities, including writing, volunteering, and traveling for family reunions in Nebraska and California. Caroline also attended Calvary Bible Church, where she continued her studies of the Bible. While Alzheimer's Disease slowed her down greatly these past few years, Caroline never stopped trying to help the people around her, and her smile stayed true to the end. Caroline is survived by her steadfast husband, Ralph; her children: Cynthia Peterson of Wenatchee, Corey (and Cindy) Peterson of Spokane, Suzette (and Brandon) Plautz of Camano Island, Randy Peterson of Bothell, and Ryan (and Sara) Peterson of Vashon Island; her seven grandchildren: Cameron (and Mekenzie), Brooke, Madison, Caleb, Chloe, Isla, and Daxton; her sister, Mary (and Jim) Billett; and her cousin, Laura Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at Calvary Bible Church, on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 1:00pm, with reception following. A Graveside Service will be held at Arlington Cemetery, on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 1:00pm. All are welcome to attend either service to remember and celebrate Caroline with family and friends. You are invited to view Caroline's Online Tribute at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com, where you can share a memory, send flowers, or make a donation in her honor. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee and Cashmere.