Bertha Clarise Peterman

Bertha Clarise Peterman, age 93, of La Grande, died April 13, 2012 at a local care facility. At her request there will be no public funeral services. Interment will be in the Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

Bertha was born on December 6, 1918, the daughter of Thomas and Katie Marvel (Easley) Garret in Joplin, Missouri. She came to La Grande when she was the age of 12. In September of 1936 she married Gerald Peterman. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1997. She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and enjoyed knitting and sewing in her younger years.

Survivors include her sons, Gary and Daniel Peterman, both of La Grande; two grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

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