Linda Peterson

It is with great sadness the family of Linda Irene Peterson (nee Johnson) announces her sudden passing on July 30, 2018, at age 72. Linda was born to John and Martha Johnson (nee Williamson) on December 7, 1945 in Virden, MB. While still an infant Linda and her parents moved from the family farm near Sinclair, MB to the small town of Inchkeith, SK. Linda spent her childhood there and attended public school, but most of all she enjoyed the time spent with her father in the garage at the bulk oil station her family owned. Unfortunately a spark and subsequent explosion and fire destroyed the bulk station. Due to this event her family relocated to Regina where Linda attended high school at Martin Collegiate. In 1963 John and Mattie moved to Assiniboia, purchasing Conway Grocery Store renaming it Johnson’s Grocery and Meats. Linda finished her grade 11 year in Regina then joined her parents in Assiniboia in 1964. She attended high school there and graduated with a Commercial Secretarial course. Her first job was at CIBC in Assiniboia. Linda met her husband Dale Peterson while having coffee at a café in Assiniboia and they married on October 16, 1965. She has been at his side for 53 years. Linda worked hard all her life. In 1969 she and Dale moved to Regina to raise their three children. Linda held many office positions in her career but the position at White Farm Equipment in Regina as Executive Office Manager was her most gratifying. Linda and Dale purchased the Peterson family farm in the Congress District in 1975. While working full-time and raising the family, she and Dale would commute to Assiniboia to operate the farm with Dale’s brother John and his wife Betty. In 1999, Linda and Dale returned to Assiniboia allowing Linda to pursue a new business venture with her daughter Cindy. They owned and operated Pendlebury’s Pet Parlour together. They groomed alongside each other for several years which suited her well, as she loved animals. Linda shared a full life with Dale, travelling to Spain, Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. She enjoyed cooking, camping and volunteering at the museum in Assiniboia. Linda was a very devoted wife and mother. Her pride and joy was her family. She cherished her grandchildren never missing their sports, recitals or school events. She was always there with words of encouragement and support. She was surrounded by incredible friends and neighbours. Linda was predeceased by her parents John and Mattie Johnson and an infant sister Irene. Linda will be dearly missed by her husband Dale; daughters Cindy Peterson, Pamela (Clint) Engstrom and son Greg Peterson; grandchildren: Corey and Micheal McNeice, Jordan and Samantha Engstrom, Tyra Peterson and Jayden and Justus Mills; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service for Linda was held Friday, August 10, 2018 at Messiah Lutheran Church, Assiniboia, SK with Pastor Doug Minor officiating. Tribute to Linda was presented by grandson, Corey McNeice. Interment followed at Emmanuel Prairie Gardens, Congress, SK. Donations in memory of Linda may be made to Emmanuel Prairie Gardens, PO Box 405, Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Peterson family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. For floral expressions, please contact Mom's Florist at 306-642-4777.

Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK