Peterson, Vivian

Longtime Tuolumne County resident Vivian Lee (Pease) Peterson, Born December 1, 1932 in Sonora, California passed away at her home in Sonora Friday, September 23, 2022 at her residence in Sonora, California.

Youngest child born to Fred Pease and Lucy Silva Pease, and a fourth generation descendant of the Pease-Ferguson family that settled in Ward Ferry Area during the Gold Rush. Often referred to as Babe she graduated from Algerine Elementary School and was a member of the Sonora High School Class of 1950.
Vivian worked as a book-keeper for the Sonora Inn and Bertelli’s Drug store. She enjoyed sewing, even when there was no pattern as a guide.
While in Alaska with her first husband Robert Buck she survived the 1964 Alaskan Earthquake and was the driver of the one last cars out of Seward Alaska racing a tsunami.
She is survived by children Douglas Buck and spouse Jan of Sonora CA, and Clifford Buck and spouse Marianne oflnyokern CA. Three Grandchildren Tyler Buck and spouse Lauren of Eagle Idaho, Scott Buck and spouse Catie of Payette Idaho, Kate Callier and husband Trey of Angels Camp, and two great-grandchildren, Arabella Callier, and Eleanora C~llier of Angles Camp.
Vivian is preceded in death, by her parents, and her sisters Helen Truckenmiller, Marion Merrihew, Vera Menzes, Dorothy Murbach, Marjoire Merrick, Geraldine Whitley, Zelma Johnson, Wilma Marion, and brother Al Pease.

Cremation is planned and services are pending. Inurnment will be in the Family plot in Mt. Shadow Cemetery in Sonora, California. Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements

• Date of Death: 09/23/2022
• Age: 78
• Residence: Sonora, CA