Peterson, JoAnn JoAnn Peterson, 60, of Las Vegas, passed away March 4, 2010. She was born June 21, 1949, in St. Louis, and was a 21-year resident of Nevada. JoAnn graduated in 1968 from Wahtonka High School, where she was active as a varsity cheerleader, homecoming princess and in many school activities. JoAnn married Michael D. Peterson Dec. 14, 1968, and was happily married for 41 years. JoAnn and Michael were blessed with their daughter, Taji, born Aug. 22, 1969, and Taji blessed JoAnn with a beloved grandson, Corey, now six years old. JoAnn had a very successful business career, managing motel/hotel properties in the United States and overseas. The last 20 years JoAnn has been an excellent manager at Exclibur. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marianna Bird. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband, Michael D. Peterson; daughter, Taji Ann Marie Fava; grandson, Corey Nicholas Fava; son-in- law, Nick Fava; father, Meredith L. Bird; brother, Steven Bird; sister-in-law, Judy Lindhorst and husband, Bud; and nieces and nephews, Jim, Ed, Ben, Ruthie, Ron, Don, Diane, Patti and Shilayna, and their families. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.- noon Friday, March 12, with services following, both at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas. A gathering will follow at River Oaks Senior Mobile Home Park. Published in Las Vegas Review-Journal on March 10, 2010