Elsie (Voth) Peterson, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9, 2016. Elsie was born on July 23, 1937 in Herbert SK, the fourth of seven children born to John & Mary (Andres) Voth. Elsie grew up on the family farm at Greenfarm, where she also attended church and took her schooling. At a young age Elsie showed an interest in the piano. She spent many hours practicing and entertaining the family. At the age of 18, Elsie moved into town with her parents, at that time attending Herbert Bible School, receiving her Diploma in 1957. On June 2, 1961, Elsie married Cecil Peterson. They established their home in Herbert and started their family, 4 Boys and a Girl. Their family was complete and life had begun. Elsie was a homemaker first and foremost. She was always busy in the house or around the yard. She could be found baking, tending to kids, gardening or just busy with the usual household chores.
Later on she worked at the Herbert School as a teacher aide for many years, working with special needs children. Elsie was a cake decorator and taught classes for this. She made many birthday, anniversary, wedding cakes, and cakes for all kinds of special occasions. She was also busy with Church activities, many of which involved using her talent as a musician. She played for many years for a quartet, in church, at the local Care Centres, and at many a funeral. Most of all and most special was the music heard in her home. On August 19, 1992, Elsie said goodbye to the Love of her life. This left a huge hole in her life, but her strength and faith carried her. Elsie was blessed with a total of 14 grandchildren, a role she accepted with open arms. In those years, there were many special times spent with each one of them. In the spring of 2012, Elsie moved from her home in Herbert to the Herbert Heritage Manor and about a year later she moved to the Prairie Pioneers Lodge in Swift Current, where she resided until her passing. Mom was predeceased by her husband, Cecil Peterson; a son, Rodney; a grandson, Matthew; her parents, John & Mary Voth; two brothers, Victor Voth and Harry Voth; and by a sister-in-law. Her memory will be forever cherished by her children and grandchildren: Larry (Eunice) Peterson, Kelly (Laura) Peterson, Sharilyn (Wade) Klassen, Bradley (Holly) Peterson; Sandra Trimble and Rachelle Peterson: Michaela and Colten Peterson: Brett, Dylan and Joshua Klassen: Victoria, Nicole, Olivia and Alyssa Peterson; Extended family: Sandra Trimble; Tanya Trimble; Rodney (Erica) Trimble; Tracey (Donny) White; her brothers, Abe (Lynn) Voth, Bill (MaryAnn) Voth, Wes (Norlaine) Voth, Lorne (Judy) Voth; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Voth and Carol Voth; and by many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Service was held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:00 pm from the Grace Community Church, Herbert, SK with Pastor Bob Cappelle officiating. The obituary was shared by Blair Voth Miller. Special music was provided by Janessa Phillips singing, “I Can Only Imagine”. The family tributes were read by Judy Voth. A photo tribute was shown, with “Name” played in the background by Michaela Peterson. The ushers in the church were Ken Siemens and Keith Andres. The Interment Service preceded the Funeral Service and was held at the Herbert Cemetery, Herbert, SK with the following grandchildren serving as pallbearers, Victoria Peterson, Brett Klassen, Michaela Peterson, Rachelle Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Dylan Klassen, Colten Peterson, Olivia Peterson, Alyssa Peterson, and Joshua Klassen. The honorary pallbearers were Abe & Lynn Voth, Bill & Maryann Voth, Wes & Norlaine Voth, and Lorne & Judy Voth. In memory of Elsie Peterson, donations made to the Herbert Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were in care of Swift Current Funeral Home, Swift Current, SK. For further information or to leave a personal message of condolence on the family‘s obituary page, please go to swiftcurrentfuneralhome.com