Berdena M. Peter

Berdena M. B e n j a m i n Peter, 89, formerly of Camden Senior Apartments, passed away March 23, 2007, at 5:25 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi. She had been a resident there since May 2003.

Mrs. Peter was born Feb. 25, 1918, in Frankfort, to Bruce and Myrtle Reagan Benjamin. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Disey and Clarence Roush. Her marriage was to James E. Peter in Frankfort on Aug. 18, 1940. He preceded her in death Dec. 7, 2002.

She was a 1936 graduate of Frankfort High School. A homemaker, she helped her husband on their farm in Adams and Jefferson townships in Carroll County.

After retirement, they moved to Leesburg, Fla., where they resided for 20 years. They returned to Carroll County in 1999.

Mrs. Peter was a member of Camden First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading and working with her flower gardens. She also enjoyed oil and watercolor painting.

Surviving are two daughters, Darilee Robbins (husband: Donald) of West Lafayette and Cheryl Venuto of San Jose, Calif.; four grandsons, Troy Robbins (wife: Dianne) of O'Fallon, Mo., Joel Robbins (wife: Wendy) of Lafayette, A.J. Vent (fiancée: Patricia) of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jon Venuto of San Jose; six great-grandchildren; and a stepgreat granddaughter.

Mrs. Peter was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred.

Services were held Monday at Abbott Funeral Home in Delphi. The Rev. Ken Smith officiated. Burial was at Morning Heights Cemetery in Delphi.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Robbins Family Endowment Fund at Mayo Clinic or to Hickory Grove Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.