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Mary Ann Peterson, 85

Mary Ann Peterson, age 85, passed away Sept. 29, 2018, in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her daughters. Born July 20, 1933, in Elizabeth, N.J., to Michael J. Rustick and Irene Saboski. She was the youngest of three children.

She attended Union High School in Union, N.J., Drake Business School and TWA Stewardess Training in Kansas City, Mo.

Mary Ann met her spouse, Carl O. Peterson, on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. They fell in love and married in 1957 in Union. They lived most of their life in Medford, N.J., where they raised their five children before moving to Mead, Wash., in 1991.

After Carl passed away, Mary Ann lived with her daughter for a few years and then resided at Guardian Angel Homes for the past three years.

Her occupations included working for General Motors Corp. as a receptionist in New York City, TWA Airlines as a stewardess from 1954 to 1957, U.S. Gypsum Co. in sales, Okidata and ORREFORS Crystal Co. in sales.

Mary Ann enjoyed many different hobbies including art. She was a self-taught and accomplished artist and even exhibited her artwork on occasion. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing and reading. She was an active member of the parish at Immaculate Conception Church in Post Falls and was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis since 2012.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Becky (Ben) Brausen of Post Falls, Liz (Al) Deshano of Mullica Hill, N.J. and Patty (Chuck) Moles of Otis Orchards, Wash.; sons, William (Lynn) Peterson and Eric (Lynn Marie) Peterson, both of Marlton, N.J.

Mary Ann is also survived by 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

The viewing for Mary Ann will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854, followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 606 E. Fifth Ave., Post Falls, followed with a Christian burial at St. Joseph Cemetary in Spokane Valley, Wash. A reception will follow for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Saint Dominic School, 20274 W. Riverview Drive, Post Falls, ID 83854, where her granddaughter attends.