Sally L. Peterson

Sally L. Peterson, 93, formerly of Bella Vista, Ark., died Oct. 18, 2018, at Innisfree Care Facility in Rogers, Ark. Sally Lee Lindberg was born in Media, Pa., to Claude G. and Marcia S. Lindberg. Sally met Lee E. Peterson at her maternal grandparents' summer resort, Dixie Lodge, on Balsam Lake, Wis. They were married July 1, 1944 at Dixie Lodge. After a brief honeymoon, Lee, a dentist and officer in the army, was sent overseas. Sally finished two years of college at the University of Kentucky. After the war, they moved to Windom, Minn., where Lee practiced dentistry for many years and Sally was a homemaker. Her interests included golf, bridge, reading, art, and service to the United Methodist Church. Sally and Lee retired to Bella Vista in 1984. Sally was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lee Peterson; one brother, John; and her parents. She is survived by her children, Gregory (Cathy) of Windom, Minn., Andrew (Jeen) of Toronto, Canada, Brian (Cheri) of Inola, Okla., and Catherine Haar (Robert) of Clarkston, Mich.; two siblings, Elizabeth Flint of Westport, Conn., and Colin Lindberg (Cecelia) of Burlington, Vt.; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, officiated by Rev. Jeanne Williams and Rev. Brenda Wideman. The family will receive friends before and after the service. Burial of ashes will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Bella Vista, 20 Boyce Dr., Bella Vista, Ark. 72715; Arkansas Public Television; Arkansas Children's Hospitals and Foundation, Box 2222, Little Rock, Ark. 72203; or Heifer Project, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.