Ella Martha (Hanson) PETERS

HANSON, PETERS, ANDERSON, BRAY

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 9/8/2010 at 12:25:26

The Gazette -- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
October 30, 2005

July 22, 1906 --- October 28, 2005

Ella Peters, 99, of Marengo, formerly of Corwith, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2005, at Rose Haven Nursing Home, Marengo, following a brief illness. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Corwith City Cemetery, Corwith, with Pastor Daniel Andrews of the Victor Baptist Church officiating. At her request there is no visitation. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, is in charge of arrangements.

Ella Martha Hanson was born July 22, 1906, on a homestead near Killiam, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of George and Emma Anderson Hanson. At the age of 3.5 she moved with her family to a farm near Westbrook, Minn. She began her education in the country school next to her parents' home and she continued her education throughout high school and Bible college. Ella married the Rev. Cornelius H. Peters on Nov. 14, 1930, at Westbrook, Minn. She enjoyed assisting him as he pastored Baptist churches in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and as he was an administrator at Northwest Baptist Homes in Charles City, Iowa, and in Minneapolis. The couple semi-retired in Pharr, Texas, where they were associated with the Mexican Mission Ministries. In 1974, they retired to Corwith, Iowa. She fulfilled her lifelong mission to be a help and encouragement to others.

Following the death of her husband in 1985, Ella came to live in Marengo. In 1997, she moved to Rose Haven Nursing Home, where she resided until her death. While she remained a member of the Corwith and Renwick Baptist churches, she attended the Victor Baptist Church, Victor, Iowa, after moving to Marengo.

Ella is survived by her son, William and wife Edith of Marengo; two grandchildren, Kyle of Marengo and Thea Bray and husband Scott of Ainsworth, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, James Hanson.

Ella's life was lengthened and enriched by the expert and loving care she received from everyone at Rose Haven Nursing Home and Amenity Hospice and from Dr. John Rachow. The faithful visits from Pastor Dan Andrews and ministry from Marne Risdon encouraged her spiritually. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be sent to Bill Peters, 252 W. Pine St., Marengo, IA 52301.