Victoria Mathilda Peterson

Obituary Veda passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on June 15. She was born on October 12, 1918 in Tacoma, WA to Frank Baron and Frances Karwaski. Over the years, Veda worked at Packard Bell, Harmons Furniture, Bumble Bee Cannery in Astoria during WWII, The Puyallup Fair and Music Bingo. She enjoyed bingo, her angel collection and the slot machines. The highlight of her life was riding on a float in the daffodil parade. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Pete; sister, Doris Campbell; and brother Frank Baron. She was the beloved mother of daughters Karen Ehlbeck (Jim) and Brenda Kelley (Tom), and she is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many friends from Kings Manor Retirement Community. "Mother's are really angels sent here to fill the hearts with love and joy so the world is more beautiful." Adele Basheer Please join us for a Visitation on Friday, June 17, 2011 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Gaffney Funeral Home Chapel, a Private Family Service will be held at a later date. We would like to thank Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Home for all their care and attention. Donations may be made in her name to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.