Mrs. Rosemary Peterson, age 66, of La Porte, Ind., died 6:10 PM Friday, August 22, 2008, at La Porte Hospital in La Porte, Ind. She was born December 9, 1941 in La Porte, Ind. to the late Edward Broeker and the late Mary Luber Broeker. She has lived in the La Porte area most all of her life. Mrs. Peterson was a server at the Silver Palace for 20 years and retired in 2002. She was a member of La Porte Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the National Audubon Society. She loved spending time outdoors watching birds and fishing. She and her family went to Michigan on vacation to spend time in the beauty of the outdoors. On December 9, 1962 in La Porte, Ind. she married Garland Peterson who survives. She is also survived by her One Daughter, Mrs. Sheri Scott West of La Porte, Ind.; One Son, Mr. Mark Lori Peterson of La Porte, Ind.; Two grandsons, Stuart and Spencer West; One Sisters, Carol Jean Broeker of La Porte, Ind.; One Sister-in-law, Mrs. Debi Broeker of Redmond, Washington; One Brother, Mr. Richard Beverly Broeker and many Nieces and Nephews. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 26, 2008 and from 10:00 Wednesday until time of the service. Funeral service will be at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 27, 2008, Rev. Freeman Schrock officiating. Interment will be at Pine Lake Cemetery in La Porte, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National Audubon Society. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rosemary Peterson please visit our Sympathy Store.