Beth (Gottwald) Peterson ’50 died Dec. 25.
Peterson died Dec. 25. Born in Kelso, Wash., Beth moved to San Luis Obispo, Calif., in 1955. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, she received her master’s degree in education from Cal Poly. Beth started her teaching career in Longview, Wash., and taught second grade for San Luis Coastal for 30 years. She was very active as a volunteer for 32 years at French Hospital, Performing Arts Center, People’s Kitchen, local elementary schools and countless church activities at Mount Carmel Lutheran Church since 1956. Beth did not know the words “no” or “stop,” especially when it came to volunteering or her daily 3- mile walk, as she was very active until she passed. Beth is survived by her husband of 64 years, Larry Peterson ’50, and sons Jeffrey and Joel. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Janel. Beth enjoyed a special relationship with her daughters-in-law, Teresa and Debbie; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
