Peltier, Virginia I.

Virginia I. Peltier, 87, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Monday, July 27, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Tama. Visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Family graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Tama. Arrangements are entrusted to Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel.

Virginia was born August 28, 1921, in Tama. She married Desmond Thomas "Tom" Peltier on June 1, 1941, in Princeton, Mo. They moved from Maquoketa to Cedar Rapids in 1963. Virginia enjoyed square dancing, being an Air Force Mother, member of Unity Center, and attending Witwer's. She was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Marion from 1963 to 1990, then Hope Lutheran in Cedar Rapids. Virginia was a lover of all animals, especially her dachshund, Ruby.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Tom Peltier of Cedar Rapids; her children, Sheryle (Lawrence) Riley of Maquoketa, Gary Peltier and Jeffrey Peltier, both of Cedar Rapids, and Cynthia (Ron) Davis of Toddville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

Virginia was preceded in death by her mother, Rilla Larson; son, Steve Peltier; and granddaughter, Lori Riley.

Virginia's family would like to recognize and thank St. Luke's Hospice, 4 Center Hospital staff, and Dr. Zenk and staff for their wonderful service and loving care.

A memorial fund has been established.

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