Angels Camp, CA…Jolee Peterson (Gillies), 49, peacefully passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 at Sonora Regional Hospital. Jolee was born on September 2nd, 1970, Sacramento Ca, the oldest daughter of Thomas and Doris Gillies. After graduating from Modoc High School in 1988, she went on to receive her Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Sacramento State University. Later obtaining her Masters Degree in Business Management in 2016.

In 1997 Jolee married the love of her life, Greg Peterson and moved to Bear Valley, Ca, where they created life long friendships and memories. She and Greg loved the area and began their family in the close community, raising two sons, Zachary and Jesse who were her heart and soul.

Her education lead her to many management positions and eventually banking, most recently with Rabobank in Angels Camp, Ca. She was very active in the business community and a member of numerous local organizations including the Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce.

Jolee and her boys loved Disneyland and the visited regularly, often bringing first time friends along to share the experience. She honestly believed in the “magic” of the happiest place on Earth.

Jolee is preceded in death by her husband Greg and her oldest son Zachary Peterson.

Jolee will forever be remembered and loved by son Jesse, parents Thomas and Doris Gillies, sister and nephew Jaime and Trevor Gillies. Extended family and friends that Jolee held close to her heart, Terry Woodrow, Troy and Kristy Kardas, Jim and Danielle Beauchemin, Shaney McPoland and Brie Tidball.

Memorial service will be held Saturday November 23rd 12:00 – 2:00 at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds Frogateria, 2465 Gun Club Road, Angels Camp, Ca. 95222

In lieu of flowers, a benefit account has been set up in Jesse Peterson’s name at any Rabobank or Mechanics bank branch