Beverly Mae Peterson

Beverly Mae Peterson age 90 of Broken Bow, NE passed away April 8, 2022, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Bob Winn officiating. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery at Weissert, NE. The service will be live-streamed at www.govierbrothers.com.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Weissert Church.

 Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

On March 14, 1932, Beverly Mae was born in the Buckeye Community south of Broken Bow, to Glen and Ona (Williams) Ferguson. Beverly’s mother died a few days after her birth.  A few years later Glen married Blanche Gibson, who became Beverly’s loving mother. Beverly graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1950. She also took Normal Training so that she could teach school. Beverly taught for several years before getting married. Later she taught music at Weissert and Westerville.

On May 4, 1952, Beverly was married to Lewis Peterson at Broken Bow at the E.U.B. Church. Beverly and Lewis lived in the Weissert Community for over 45 years. They eventually retired and moved into Broken Bow. Lewis died on December 19, 2003.  

Beverly was a faithful member of the Weissert Church. She played the piano and led the music at the church for many years. Beverly played the piano and sang for countless funerals and weddings. She was still able to play the piano days before her death. Beverly loved music, but loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything.  

Survivors include sons; Randall Peterson and wife Lisa of Weissert, and Roland Peterson and wife Mary Jo of Broken Bow, a sister Vicki (Gene) Boss of Muscatine, IA, grandchildren; Glenn Peterson, Lindsey Jucht, Benjamin Peterson, Scott Peterson, Kyle Peterson, Brett Peterson, Austin Peterson, and Hope Peterson and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father Glen, both loving mothers Ona and Blanche, her husband Lewis, son Rodney, and a sister Jeannine.

Many thanks to Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Lindstrom, Brookestone View, and Off Broadway for all your care.