Vesper Lynd Petersen was born at rest on 8 June 2021 in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded by her adoring parents. At just 20 weeks old in the womb, she was deeply loved by her parents, siblings and extended family who anxiously awaited her due date of 22 Oct 2021. Our sweet Vesper was born at 2:55 am on Tuesday, 8 June 2021, perfectly formed and weighing 0.4 lbs and measuring 8.5 inches. We don't understand why she was called home before we got to know her, hear her laughter and watch her grow up but we are assured by the Christian hope that she now walks with Jesus and will never feel pain.

She is survived by her parents, Ryan and Lauren Petersen; siblings, Vaughn, Leif, Finley and Meadow, all of Lakewood, Colorado; grandparents, Steve and Anna Petersen of Minden, Nebraska; grandparents, Larry and Linda Maynard of Surprise, Arizona; great-grandmother, Rosalie Petersen of Minden, Nebraska; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, at Minden Cemetery with lunch reception to follow after at the Steve and Anna Petersen residence. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send any donations to Minden Evangelical Free Church as a memorial gift for Vesper: https://efc-minden.faithlifesites.com/give , 308.832.1574, 1310 W 1st St, Minden, NE 68959. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is assisting the family.