[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 14, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
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                   IN MEMORY OF BEATRICE L. PETERSON

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2001

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am deeply saddened to share the 
news of the passing of Beatrice L. Peterson.
  Beatrice L. Peterson was born on June 16, 1931 to Raymond H. and 
Annabelle Allen McFate. She married Edward Kerr Peterson July 1, 1946 
who died December 20, 1997. She is survived by a brother, Charles 
McFate; a sister, Mrs. Shirley Peterson; two daughters, Diane Was and 
Brenda Ellis; and a son, Edward K. Peterson, Jr. Two of her children, 
Rita Ann Peterson and Robert Carlson are deceased.
  Beatrice was an amazing woman. A graduate of Choffin School of 
Nursing in Youngstown, she worked for over a decade at St. Joseph 
Riverside Hospital as a licensed practical nurse before retiring in 
1985.
  Beatrice loved the outdoors. Whenever she had a spare moment, she 
could be found outside, usually working in her garden. Camping was 
another of her beloved pastimes.
  Beatrice Peterson will be sorely missed in the Bristolville 
community, where she loyally attended Grace Baptist Church. She touched 
the lives of many people, including mine, and was adored by all who had 
the privilege to know her. I extend my deepest sympathy to her friends 
and family.

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