Zella Peterson

Zella Peterson, 83, of North Platte, died at the North Platte Care Center on Friday, October 4, 2019.

Zella was born August 25, 1936, at Bisbee, Arizona, to John and Frances Crawford. She grew up with her brothers and sisters and lived in different states including Arizona, Colorado, California and Nebraska. In 1998 she moved to North Platte.

On September 11, 1975, Zella married Ronald Peterson in California. She enjoyed being a homemaker and later cared for kids in a daycare. Zella was happiest being at home.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Rockstad, of Whittier, California; daughters, Lorena (Edward) Turley, of Apache Junction, Arizona and Kathleen Stalcup, of Norfolk, Virginia; seven grandchildren, including Anna Stacy, of North Platte; eight great-grandchildren; as well as other family members.

Zella was preceded in death by her husband, Ron, and their son, Michael Peterson; her parents, John and Frances Crawford; and siblings.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside service and inurnment will be 3 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Riverview Cemetery, south of Sutherland. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.