Peterson, Ruth E. age 79, of Anoka. Preceded in death by daughter, Dawn; sisters, Lucille Walter and Leona Hames. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, John (Mary); daughters, Sharon (Arlen, Sr.) Madsen, Betty (Robin) Pipenhagen and Mary Lou (Jeff) Foss; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Walter (Ardis) Craighton; many other relatives & friends. Funeral service Friday, 1 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior to service only. Memorials preferred. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373