Ruth Belle Peterson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth Belle Peterson in Lansing, Michigan, whose life came to an end on May 11, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Belle Peterson to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Ruth Belle may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Donald B. Taylor and Robert Peterson; her son-in-law Timothy Hansen; her sisters, Mary Gillam and Helen Miller; and her daughter Althea Carlson.
She is survived by: her children, William Taylor (Susan), Louis Taylor (Linda) and Opal Hansen (Robert Carstens). She is also survived by eight grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
As an extent of Ruth's giving nature, she decided to donate her body to the Willed Body Program at Michigan State University.