Patricia Lorayne Peterson's Obituary
Patricia “Pat” Lorayne Peterson was born March 30, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN. She passed away
peacefully on May 27, 2024, in Tacoma, WA.
Pat was the beloved daughter of William Donahue and Alice Lorayne Rand. She attended Jordan Junior High. She graduated from the Minnehaha Academy in 1950 and was an active member of the Fremont Tabernacle in Minneapolis.
In 1952, Pat’s family moved to Washington, joining her father’s brothers in Tacoma. She met her future husband, Dale Peterson, at special meetings at Bethel Assembly in Tacoma while Dale was attending Bible School in Chicago. They married on July 17, 1954, at Bethel Assembly and spent the following year on the Peterson farm in South Dakota before taking a pastorate in upstate New York. They eventually returned to Tacoma, where Pat worked as a PBX operator for the Bank of California, and Dale taught Driver’s Ed at Clover Park before opening Peterson Auto Sales.
Pat and Dale were active members of South Tacoma Assembly of God, where she played the
organ and piano, and Dale was a soloist. They often ministered as a trio with Dale’s sister, Nadine. Pat also played the accordion. They later became members of the Peoples Church, where Pat and Dale continued to share their musical talents. After Dale’s passing on August 2, 1977, Pat remained a dedicated member of the Peoples Church.
Pat was a founding member of the Tacoma Mothers of Twins Club, where she was awarded Mother of the Year in 1976. She served as President and Secretary of the club and participated in various committees. After nearly 27 years of dedicated service, Pat retired in 2007 at the age of 75 from Concrete Technology Corporation, where she worked as a receptionist.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lorayne Donahue, and her husband, Dale Peterson. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Taylor (Darwin), sons Kevin Peterson (Candis) and Kent Peterson, and grandchildren Reagan Taylor, Paris Peterson, and Hunter and Spencer Haughian. She is also survived by her brother, Russell Donahue (Carol), sister-in-law Mertis Vogl, niece Cindy Bour, and nephews Marlin Peterson (Leslie) and Mark Peterson.
Patricia “Pat” Lorayne Peterson will be remembered for her unwavering faith, musical talents,
and dedication to her family and community. Her warmth, kindness, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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