We sadly announce that our beloved Mary Ann (Scott) Peterson, passed away on Jan. 10, 2021, at the age of 80. Mary Ann was born in Paso Robles, CA. on October 5, 1940, to Franklin and Mary Ethel Scott. A few months later, her family returned to Hanford where she lived most of her life. Her father worked in Public Health for Kings Co. and her mother taught in Armona at Thomas McCarthy School until their retirement. Mary Ann attended Thomas McCarthy and Hanford High School (graduating in 1958), College of the Sequoias and ultimately, San Jose State University. She began a teaching career at Kit Carson School, moved to Redding, CA for two years and returned to Hanford, teaching for the Hanford Elementary School District for 35 years. Most of her experience was in kindergarten and second grade.