Wilma Marvelle Peterson

Wilma Marvelle Peterson, 93, passed away on Thursday, ,June 25th, 2015 in Templeton, CA. She was born in Moyers, Pushmataha Co, OK. to Ruel and Clara Hartsell on July 16th, 1921. Marvelle and Charlie Jones were married in 1937. They moved to California in 1941 to work in the Richmond Shipyards. She became a certified welder. She was considered as one of the best welders, working on the most critical areas of the Liberty ships. She moved to Atascadero in 1944, while Charlie was serving in the South Pacific. She raised chickens, sold eggs, took in ironing to save enough money to buy an old black smith shop. She and Charlie opened Jones Welding in that location in 1947. After Charlie's death in 1956, she continued to operate the business. Marvelle and Harold Peterson first met when she was working in the welding shop. Harold came in to have a part repaired on his truck. He always said "it was love at first sight!" In 1960, they were married and celebrated their 50th. wedding anniversary just before his death in 2010. They were very proud of being named Atascadero Colony Days Royalty in 2003, recognizing their service to the community. She was "Nanny" to her family, and excelled in gardening and cooking. She supplied family and friends with fresh fruit and vegetables, canned salsa, pickles and jam. Everyone knew she was the best cook in the family! Over the years, she won many blue ribbons at the Mid State Fair for her pickles and jams. She is survived by seven grand children, Donna Downs, Casey Jones, Charles Smith, Sherri Mitchell, Melissa Robertson, Suzanne Pinkerton Whetsel, Donnie Jones Jr., stepson, Dwight Peterson, five generations of grand children and numerous nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, sons, Charles Wayne Jones, Donnie Merrit Jones Sr, and her four siblings, Harold Hartsell, George Hartsell , Thomas Hartsell and Robbie Truhitte. At Marvelle's request, no public services are planned. She asked to be cremated, with internment for her and Harold at Los Osos Vally Memorial Park.The family will have a Celebration of Life service at a later date. She loved this poem Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little—but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that was once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we know. Bear your sorrow in good deeds. Miss me, but let me go. Author Unknown Nanny was the last member of our family's Greatest Generation. She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. Family asks that donations be made in her name to a charity of choice.