Ruby Peterson, 88, of Charles City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The Bridge Church in Charles City with Pastor Rob Williams officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ruby Jean (Gibbs) Peterson, the daughter of Wilford and Bernice (Ruby) Gibbs, was born on January 23, 1936, in Sheldon, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Burton “Buzz” C. Peterson on April 13, 1957.
Ruby found Jesus as a teen and praised him every day. She loved her family and all the people who came to visit. Ruby loved seeing her friends from The Bridge Church. She crocheted so many beautiful projects. She lived her life in a creative way from the kitchen and in all of her crafts.
Living family members include her son, Mark (Sandy) Peterson of Charles City; daughter, Dawn Peterson of Klamath Falls, Oregon; grandchildren: Samantha Vigil, Vanessa Vigil, Michael (Ruby) Peterson, and Xavier Peterson; and great-grandson, Daren Mitchel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buzz Peterson; son, Shane Peterson; and brother, Earl Gibbs.
Hauser Weishaar Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, 1205 South Main Street, Charles City, Iowa 50616 is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
