Veronica Peterson Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Veronica Peterson in Santa Barbara, California, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 7, 2026 at the age of 101. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Veronica Peterson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Phoenix and Veronica Phoenix (Shannon); her husband Arthur F. Peterson Jr.; her sons, Arthur Frederick III and Anthony William; her brother Edward Arthur Phoenix; and her grandson Ryan Anthony Allen.
She is survived by: her children, Frances Allen of Parkersburg, WV, Lois Mariano of Ossining, NY, Martha Meier of Buena Vista, CO and Michael Peterson of Lebanon, NH; her niece Kelly Wheeler of Radford, VA; and her nephew Kevin Phoenix of Essex, MA. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, grandnephews and nieces, great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to celebrate her memory may make a gift in support of the Tony Peterson Memorial Scholarship at SUNY Potsdam, c/o Potsdam College Foundation, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676 or by visiting potsdam.edu/memorial.
