Delta Mae Peterson

Delta Mae Petersen of Placerville, Calif. died at her home May 14. She was 77.

She was born Jan. 12, 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In her early years she worked at LLNL. Later, she volunteered at Placerville Pines and Hospice. She enjoyed playing bingo with her friends and was talented in crafts.

Delta is survived by her husband of more than 59 years, Theodore R. Petersen. She also is survived by her sisters, Inga Mallon, Alva Stern, Janice Tschantz-Hahn and Nancy Simmons; and many close nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, May 23, at Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery in Rescue, Calif.