Valerie A. Peterson

Funeral Services for Valerie Ann Peterson will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Wilcox, Nebraska with Pastor Nathan Abel officiating.  A private family interment will be held prior to the service at the Freewater Cemetery in rural Harlan County, Nebraska.

Due to health concerns, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; the Woollen family sincerely encourages each person to make their decision whether to attend her visitation and memorial service, based on the best interest of your health, and that of your community. This service will be live streamed via the St. John's Lutheran Church's Facebook page. ( https://www.facebook.com/st.johnslutheranwilcox )

Valerie Ann Peterson, 66 years of age, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.  Valerie was born on September 28, 1954, in Kearney, Nebraska, the eldest of three children to Nordon and MaryAnn Woollen.  Valerie received her education from Wilcox Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1972.

Valerie was united in marriage to Raymond "Daniel" Peterson in 1979, and to this union, they were blessed with one son, Brooke Ian.  The couple made their home in Holdrege. The marriage ended a few years later.

Valerie was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.

She enjoyed drawing and painting and blessed others with her creative artwork.

Valerie was preceded in death by: her son, Brooke Peterson on August 18, 2015; and a host of aunts and uncles.

She leaves to celebrate her life: her parents, Nordon Woollen of rural Wilcox; and, MaryAnn Woollen of St. Luke's in Kearney, Nebraska; sister, Angela Selgren and her husband, Erick of Ft. Collins, Colorado; brother, Shawn Woollen and his wife, Cindy of rural Wilcox; nieces and nephews: Hannah Howard and her husband, Drew; Jalyn Folkerts and her husband, Tim; Sam Woollen; Sonia Dake; and Marissa Woollen; great-nephews, Seth Muncy and James Dake; great-niece, Wyatt Howard; one aunt, Helen Woollen of Holdrege; and a host of cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox.

A memorial has been established in Valerie's honor and kindly suggested to St. John's Lutheran Church.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be given to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Wilcox is in charge of arrangements.