Doris Jean Peterson, 93, of Bloomington, MN, passed peacefully and 

surrounded by family on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after an unexpected 

health complication. Doris was 8 days shy of her 94th birthday but the loss 

was still too soon for her family. 

Doris was born on January 12, 1931, in Harrisburg, PA, and grew up in 

Minneapolis MN.  She married Wallace "Wally" Peterson on April 22, 1950, and 

joined Wally when he served in the Army from 1952-54 at Fort Eustis, VA. 

They eventually moved back to MN to build a home and raise their family in 

Bloomington. They were married for 68 years prior to Wally's passing in 

2018. 

Doris was employed in a variety of occupations including bookkeeping, 

secretarial, and her most valuable of all, as a homemaker for her beloved 

family.  She enjoyed knitting, baking, and gardening.  In more recent years, 

she became an avid book reader, often enjoying 2-3 per week. She supported 

her kids and grandkids in their sports and activities, and was always their 

biggest fan.  Above all, she enjoyed family time, and one never drove away 

from her home without her kneeling on the couch with the biggest smile, and 

waving out the window.  Doris was loving and gracious, and her family will 

miss her incredible kindness and sense of humor, exhibited even on her last 

day. 

Doris is survived by daughter Debra (Dennis) McTighe of Glencoe MN, son 

Thomas (Julie) Peterson of Chaska MN, and three grandchildren, Erica (Tyler) 

Peterson Karl, Ashley Peterson, and Rachel Peterson, as well as many other 

loving relatives and friends. 

Doris was preceded in death by her husband Wally, son Terry Peterson, mother 

Florence Solberg, and brothers Robert Solberg and William Solberg. 

A memorial celebration of Doris' life will be held at the Cremation Society 

of MN, 7110 France Ave S, Edina, MN, on Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

Visitation starts at 1:00pm, followed by a service at 2:00pm, and reception 

immediately after. Inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery will take 

place on a future date. 

If desired, memorials may be made in Doris' name to the Library Foundation

of Carver County or donor's choice.