Sylvia E. DuMond, 97, Minot died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in a Minot hospital.

Sylvia E. Peters was born on November 3, 1914 in Minot, ND to William L. and Eleanor (Rincker) Peters. She was reared south of Glenburn and attended Tatman Township schools prior to graduating from Minot Model High School in 1933. As a young adult she was employed by the Farmers Union Elevator in Minot for 25 years. Then, she was employed by Motor Service Company in Minot for many years prior to her retirement. Sylvia married Wayne J. DuMond on June 22, 1968 at First Lutheran Church in Minot. They made their home in the Westfield Circle Condominium Complex in Minot for many years. Wayne died on October 1, 1985. Sylvia had continued to reside in the Westfield Circle Complex prior to entering Edgewood Vista Memory Care unit in 2000.

Sylvia was a member of First Lutheran Church in Minot and especially enjoyed traveling, reading, crossword puzzles and spending time with family.

Sylvia is survived by her nephew: James (Michelle) Peters of rural Glenburn; step niece: MaryBeth (Darwin) Hatley of Deering; step-nephew: John (Donna) Coffin of Minot; five great nieces and great nephews and numerous step great nieces and nephews.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother and sister-in-law: Erwin and Mary Peters.

Funeral Service: Monday, June 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in First Lutheran Church - Minot.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens - Minot.
Visitation: Sunday from noon until 4:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Minot Chapter of the American Red Cross.