Evelyn Laura Petersen

Evelyn Petersen passed away on July 14, 2015.
She was born August 27, 1925 in Yakima, WA. She grew up in Yakima with her 5 other siblings and moved to Seattle when she was 16 years old. There she met Alvin John Gran and they were married February 21, 1944.
After 48 years of marriage, raising their wonderful family, enjoying their grandchildren, Alvin died suddenly. A few years later Ev's path crossed with Carl Petersen. After a brief courtship they were married on Jan.22, 1994 and have enjoyed 21 years of marriage.
She was remembered as beautiful, resourceful, a decorator and merciful in spirit. She loved music, flowers and anything pretty. In her younger years, she enjoyed camping, gardening and family reunions. With her second husband, she enjoyed a trip to Europe for 4 weeks and saw her father's homeland in Switzerland!
At the age of 12, Evelyn invited Jesus into heart as Lord and Savior. She trusted in the work of Christ on the cross to forgive all her sins. She especially enjoyed the years as an adult when she was involved with "Bible Study Fellowship". O, how she loved Jesus and encouraged others to, also!
After a full life and a family full of love, Ev's final battle with pain was translated into victory on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 as she quietly and peacefully breathed her last and joyously entered the presence of her Lord where there is no more pain, no more suffering and no more tears.
She was predeceased by:
Her first husband of 48 yrs., Alvin Gran
Her two older brothers: Arnold and Orville Fund
Her two older sisters: Bertha Beers and Esther May
Her little grandson Paul Gran in 1974
She is survived by:
Her husband of 21 years Carl Petersen; Salem, OR
Her younger brother: Ed Fund; Centralia, WA
Her daughter and son-in-law; Gale & Darwin Brown of Salem, OR
Her son and daughter-in-law; Doug & Kate Gran of SeaTac, WA
Her daughter and son-in-law; Marilyn & Mike Moore of Chelan, WA
She is also survived by her remaining 6 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren

In addition she is also survived by her step children; Carl's family
Diane and Ben Shah of Washougal, WA
Greg Petersen of Edmond, OK
Sandy and Vince Peterson of Woodbridge, VA
And all of their families which include:
6step grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds will go toward helping the work of Bible translation in Maluku, Indonesia.

Designate it to: "6332 GR Maluku Strategic Allocation Fund 44419-N31754"

The funds can be sent by check to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
PO Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862

Or by phone at:
1-800-992-5433
(800-Wycliffe)

Or online at:
www.wycliffe.org
https://www.wycliffe.org/projects/give-to-a-wycliffe-project