Hazel Peterson passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on May 18, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1926, to Fred and Wilhelmina Neilson in Esparto, California.
After graduating from Esparto High School in 1944, she attended Heald Business College in Sacramento where she received a Degree in Accounting.
She became an Instructor at the College, until her marriage in 1946 to Laurence Peterson. They were married for 49years.
She was an active member of St. John's UCC church since 1949, and devoted much time to community volunteer service, including many years with Girl Scouts and Meals on Wheels.
Hazel is survived by two daughters, Pamela Geer and Martha Gutierrez (Joe); grandsons, David Geer (Theresa) and Alan Gutierrez; granddaughter, LeeAnn Dwyer (Nathan); great-granddaughter, Julia Geer and great-grandson, Owen Dwyer; sisters-in-law, Dolores Neilson and Nancy Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Laurence; two brothers, Fred and Lawrence Neilson.
As per Hazel's wishes, a graveside service will be held at the Capay Valley Cemetery in Esparto on June 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's UCC Memorial Fund 432 Cleveland St. Woodland CA 95695 or to Meals on Wheels 40 N East St. Woodland CA 95776.