Barbara Peterson

Barbara “Jean” Peterson, age 83, of Danbury, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. Jean was born on June 3, 1933 in Minneapolis to parents, Lilian (Maxon) and Francis Boyce. She attended and graduated with honors in 1951 from the Washburn High School. Jean was united in marriage to James Peterson on April 24, 1954 in Minneapolis. After their union, the couple lived in Bloomington where together they raised their six children. In 1967, Jean and James bought the family cabin up in the Burnett County area. This served as their “weekend retreat” that later turned into their retirement home together. Jean enjoyed traveling, tending to her many plants and feeding the local wildlife animals that visited her yard. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Preceding Jean in death are her parents; loving husband of 60 years, James Peterson; brother, Robert Boyce; and sisters, Dorothy Southworth and Marian Norman. Jean is survived by her children: Jeff (Cindy) Peterson, Cindy (Bill) Mccann, Dan (Darlene) Peterson, Jim (Pam) Peterson, Terry (Ruth) Peterson and Barbara (Mike) Branville; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Patty (Dick) Gorski and Helen (Maurice) Duffy; sister-in-law, Jean Boyce; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. No formal services will be held. A private family Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to send special thanks to the Indianhead Medical Center for their caring and compassionate staff. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swederg-taylor.com