Malvina McLaughlin Peterson

Malvina was born July 30, 1911 the daughter of William T. and Olive (Haney) McLaughlin in Manson, IA. She later graduated from normal training at the Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, IA. Malvina began teaching the 5th and 6th grades in the mid 60s at Prairie Valley Community School. Following her retirement she continued to substitute for several years. On July 5, 1931 Malvina was united in marriage to Tanner S. Peterson at her parents home in Manson. To this union 11 children were born. Over the years Malvina worked extremely hard raising her family but would have had it no other way. She did find time to sew, crochet and tat for her family and friends. Malvina made her own soap, had a large garden and canned her bountiful harvest all summer long. She loved to travel, go fishing and visiting her family. Malvina had a strong faith and was very active in numerous church activities. Malvina was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, D.A.R., Colonial Dames, Eastern Star, River Valley Rock Hound Club, Ladies of the Moose and the Iowa Retired Teachers Association. Malvina inspired many young people to pursue an education beyond secondary school.