Myrna Peterson

May 15, 1937 - August 16, 2004

Myrna C. Peterson, 67, formerly of 1900 Sunset Dr., Lakewood, and Tanglewood Manor, died at 10:00 P.M. Thursday in Heritage Park Health Care Center. She was born May 15, 1937 in Jamestown, a daughter of Charles Clark and Irene Dickerson Clark Reagan. A 1955 graduate of Jamestown High School, she was a professional piano player with the Bill Boerst, Joe Prince, and Dick Hultgren bands, playing in several area clubs, including the Viking and Thule Lodges. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and Musicians Union Local #134. Throughout her career as an entertainer, Myrna combined her love of music with her gift of gab. She will be remembered for her unique sense of humor and style, but most fondly for her devotion to her family and pets. She is survived by a daughter, Candace M. Peterson-White of Lakewood; a son, Charles E. Peterson of Jamestown; and two granddaughters: Sophie I. and Vivienne M. White, both of Jamestown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bert E. Peterson, whom she married June 21, 1958 in Bethel Lutheran Church, and who died February 2, 1997. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday in Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home. Email condolences may be sent by visiting the website www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville, N.Y. 14221-7380