"The last 10 years have been very inspiring. Dale and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary this year. Through the past several years, we've had the best time traveling with my nephew and niece. The 4 of us are pals and love doing things together. The opportunities we had were wonderful and we were able to take up on most of them. I even had Lasik surgery and a cochlear implant! Both have been successful and wonderful changes. We have had some health challenges in the past few years, but we still feel blessed. Married to Dale. What a life!"

Van Beek, Penny Carolyn (Peteler) of Greenfield & formerly of Golden Valley, passed away on 11/11 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip & Jean Peteler and her grandparents, George & Naime, Geneva & Roland. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale; faithful companion, Chloe Mae; sister, Lynn Peteler (Bob Meyer); nephew, Jason Rudersdorf (Erin Kinney); niece, Jaclyn Rudersdorf (Brandon Tormanen); special friend, Ginny; sisters-in-law, Karen Van Beek & Myra Palmer (David); niece, Addie King (Daren); Trevor & Sophie; aunts, uncles, many cousins & wonderful friends. Memorial Service Saturday, (11/14), 10:30 AM at Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 Lilac Drive, Golden Valley 55422. www. valleychurch.net, with visitation 1 hour prior. Private family interment Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Church, Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA), 4604 Chicago Ave. S. Mpls. 55407 or donor's choice. www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410
Published in Star Tribune from November 13 to November 14, 2009