This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Peterson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pBC.2ACE/4208 Message Board Post: Births: Stevens Hospital, Edmonds Hornaday, Michelle and Dan, Edmonds, girl, March 6. Cornejo, Esthela, and Rodriguez, Fernando, Lynnwood, girl, March 6. McClenahan, Barb and Tim, Bothell, boy, March 9. Allen, Tiffani and Donald, Mountlake Terrace, boy, March 11. Borchardt, Tamera, and Perez, Hector, Lynnwood, girl, March 13. Peters, Shawn, and Ludd, Clifton, Lynnwood, boy, March 13. Pankevich, Larisa and Andre, Lynnwood, boy, March 13. Ross, Jennifer and Shawn, Edmonds, boy, March 15. Moe, Lisa, and McDaniel, Chris, Lynnwood, girl, March 16. Dell, Echo and Terry, Lynnwood, boy, March 16. Bjornstad, Katie and Chris, Lynnwood, boy, March 16. Providence Medical Center, Everett Hyatt, Dionne and Walter, Edmonds, boy, March 4. Lauritzen, Leah and Christian, Lynnwood, boy, March 10. Olsen, Lyssa, and Vinje, Aaron, Lynnwood, boy, March 14. Brown, Brianne, and Simmons, Shawn, Lynnwood, boy, March 15. Green, Dawn, Bothell, Boy, March 17. Obituaries Mildred Opal Peterson. April 13, 1915-March 30, 2006. Our amazing friend and family matriarch, Mildred "Millie" Opal Schmidt Peterson (alias "Silly Millie" or "MOP" as she referred to herself), leaves herself with a legacy embedded with her incredible spirit and enthusiasm for life, and an unconditional love for those she touched. She admitted that she never met anyone in life who wasn't her friend. She cherished her "wonderful friends and family," tending to them lovingly, much like she did her gorgeous flower garden. Millie came from humble beginnings; she was born on a kitchen table in rural Nebraska. She lived through the Great Depression, taught herself to play the piano at a young age, then went on to share her gift with countless students as well as spreading her joyful music at singalongs. She believed in miracles, hard work, and showing random acts of kindness. Wearing special outfits to celebrate each holiday, and adorning her hair with sparkles, she ! was never overlooked. Millie experienced life with a zest of exhilarating exuberance and "positiveness" that greatly encouraged and lifted everyone who knew her. Her incredible spirit in life, which included its share of poverty, storms, conflict and pain was never a burden to her, but rather she rejoiced in the beauty of God's music, laughter, and gardens. Although she will be sorely missed here, she is in eternal peace now. Mildred is survived by her two daughters, Lola and Darla; son-in-law, Chuck; four grandchildren, Brent, Beth, Haley, and Rett, and grandson-in-law, Chris; four great-grandchildren, Colton, Cayley, Chloe, and Lily; and three special nieces, Maureen, Cheryl, and Lea, and their families. Her arrival is being celebrated in heaven by her beloved parents, Bernhard and Lydia; brother, Floyd; baby sister, Betty Lou; and her true love, Eldon (husband of 59 years); as well as many dear friends and family members who have taken the journey before her... we'r! e so excited for her and we will see her again soon! A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 8, at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Avenue West, Edmonds, Washington. Remembrances in her name may be donated to Edmonds Lutheran Church.