Evelyn Elaine Landbo

Evelyn E. Landbo died on June 23,2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 95 years old and lived a full life of family devotion, love, laughter, hard work, service, and dedication to God. She is survived by her husband, Harry Landbo of Fort Myers, brother Harry Nielsen (wife Marilyn), sisters Nancy Finbraaten, Esther Marshall and Martha Coulter (husband John), children Tom Peterson (wife Lorraine), Ron Peterson, Kent Peterson (wife Caro-Beth Stewart), Joanne Massey (husband Robert) and Kurt Peterson, twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was born and raised in Iowa by John and Rose Nielsen, along with eight siblings. She married in May 1950 to Glenn Peterson and raised five children. She and Glenn divorced in 1973. She married Harry Landbo in May 1982.

She began working as a bookkeeper part-time and over the years worked various bookkeeping and payroll positions as well as running her own businesses, including a daycare, patio furniture, canvas awnings, enclosed sunrooms, coffee shops and card shops. She loved to sing and did so often. Even as Alzheimer’s consumed her, she retained her happy disposition and love of singing hymns. She was a Christian and spoke openly about her faith. Over the years, she served in many ways to better this world and bring light where there was darkness.

Evelyn was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed, but we will all feel joy knowing that she is with her Lord and singing praises once again.