Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Jeanie Elder Peterson passed away on December 17, 2020, in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 72.

Jeanie was born in Spokane on August 13, 1948. She grew up in the small farming town of Garfield, Washington. Jeanie was proud to be the eldest daughter of Tom and Nancy Elder. She appreciated her small town roots and the wonderful opportunities she enjoyed as an "Elder Girl". One of those opportunities which Jeanie cherished was babysitting the children of Ted and Shirley Fanning, starting when she was in fifth grade. This relationship developed into a treasured lifelong friendship with Ted...