Surnames: Peterson, Mitchell, Knowles, Mason, Burke, Eugene, Horn, Jungenburg, Wisner Odessie Faye Peterson, 79, a long-time resident of Wamic [Oregon] died September 23, 2003 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in October 6, 1929 in Osceola, Missouri. In 1955 she married Carl Peterson. She was active in many projects in Wamic and Wasco County and was a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Barlow Gate Grange, Senior Potlatch, Barlow Trail Garden Club and Wamic Historical Society. She also served As a board member of the Wamic church and drove the Senior Bus. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Peterson; daughters Susan Mitchell, Alice Knowles and Samantha Mason, stepdaughter Elaine Burke and Stepsons Dean Peterson and Tom Peterson; sister Lula Eugene, Twila Horn and Sandra Jungenburg; brother Lawrence Wisner; numerous grandchildren, great- Grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at the Barlow Gate Grange on Saturday, October 4 At 1 p.m. with a potluck to follow. Remembrances may be made to Wamic Community Church or a church youth group of Choice. Family Memorial is in charge of arrangements. The Dalles Chronicle September 28, 2003. Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work — and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx