Bunny was born on March 8, 1940, in Honolulu, HI, to Wendell and Alice Peterson. Her childhood was filled with simple joys of local Hawaiian life with her twin big sisters Ruth and Marion. Her love of the Hawaiian culture led her to entertain travelers on cruise ships with her singing and Hula dancing. After graduating from Miami Senior High School, she traveled around the country until settling in SanDiego, CA, where she met the love of her life, Elmer Ray Wimpy (“Wimpy”). The two would travel, while creating a family consisting of David, Craig, and Stacy, with Wimpy’s Naval assignments to Panama City, FL, Honolulu, HI, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, San Diego, CA, and finally, in 1976 to Edmond, OK where they lived the remainder of their lives.
Bunny was a realtor for over 20 years and part of the achiever’s club selling a million plus each year. Her hard-working nature garnered her the name “energizer bunny” and her ability to make anyone feel comfortable in her presence helped her achieve her success. She was thoughtful to a fault; often delivering little baskets of goodies she would bake or buy to her local physician, pharmacist, and neighbors. She didn’t do this out of obligation, but just because.
Bunny devoted her life to her family. She was an extraordinary cook who loved feeding family and friends. She loved being hospitable-the Hawaiian way- and always eager to feed the extra mouth(s) her children would bring home. She valued the importance of always doing the right thing no matter how uncomfortable it may feel; showing kindness and graciousness; and greeting everyone with a smile (because you don’t know what kind of day they might be having). She was a devoted wife, loving and caring for Wimpy through his long battle with Alzheimer’s and after he passed, unable to sleep in the bed they shared for 54 years.
Bunny was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Ray Wimpy, and her sister Marion Amaro. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Neumann of San Diego, CA, and children David Wimpy Brighton (Melody) of Los Angeles, CA; Craig Wimpy (Ariana) of New Rochelle, NY; Stacy Wimpy Coffman (John) of Edmond, OK; and grandchildren Anthony, Tyler, Ryan, Kaitlyn, and Andrew.
“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:26
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association/Oklahoma Chapter: 6601 N. Broadway Ext., Suite 120, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, 405.319.0708
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