Peterson, Farley Houx 1919-2012

PETERSON, GLASGOW, ALBERT

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Date: 7/31/2017 at 08:51:08

Farley Peterson

February 29, 2012

Farley H. Peterson, 92, of Le Mars, Iowa passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars, Iowa.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Le Mars with Pastor Jon Meredith officiating. Interment with military honors provided by the Wasmer American Legion Post #241 will be at Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the First Baptist Church (621 Remer Drive) with the family present to greet friends after 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service at the church Sunday evening. Visitation will continue Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home of Le Mars. Memorials can be directed to The Gideons International. Pallbearers will be Micah Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Mark Becker, and Teresa Becker.

Farley Houx Peterson was born June 13, 1919 at home in Sioux City, Iowa to John C. and Leah Ella (Glasgow) Peterson. He attended school in Sioux City and graduated from East High School with the Class of 1938. Farley was united in marriage to Charlotte Albert on April 12, 1942 in Le Mars. He served his country in the United States Army from July of 1942 to November of 1945. He had been stationed in Dakar, Senegal and Tripoli, Lybia for deployments. Following Farley's discharge from the service, he returned to farm in Fredonia Township, rural Le Mars. Farley and Charlotte farmed until 1980 when they retired and continued to live on the farm until moving to Le Mars in 1983. Farley enjoyed working on his tractors; sometimes rebuilding the engines over the winter months to prepare for the following years' work. After moving to town, he enjoyed working in his large garden and giving away fresh produce to friends and family. He also enjoyed many woodworking projects and shared them with family and friends. In later years, Farley enjoyed traveling to visit family. Farley had been a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, having served the church in several capacities including Trustee and Deacon. He was always willing to volunteer and help out wherever needed at church. His faith was very important to him which helped him to lead a very non-judgmental life. He will be remembered by family and friends as a very generous and gracious man. He loved to share his sense of humor and leave everyone with a smile.

Survivors include 5 children: Farley A. Peterson of Dixon, MO, Lana Johnson and her husband Rev. David Johnson of Franklin, NE, Sue Ellen Peterson of Ramsey, MN, Merle Peterson of Le Mars, and Sally Becker and her husband Bob of Everly, IA; 5 grandchildren: Micah (Amy) Johnson and their children Nicolae, Gabriel, and Oliver of Gainesville, FL, Lucas (Marianne) Johnson and their children Noah, Madeline, and Annabelle of Mustang, OK, Jacob (Rachelle) Johnson of Charlotte, NC, Mark (Erica) Becker of Indianapolis, IN, and Teresa Becker of Sydney, AUS; a sister-in-law, Donna Peterson of Santa Monica, CA; and several nieces and nephews.

Farley was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Leah Ella (Glasgow) Peterson; his wife, Charlotte on March 26, 1996; and 3 brothers: Jack (Madeline), James (Mildred), and Norman Peterson.

Carlsen Funeral Home
Le Mars, Iowa