Obituary

Remembering George Peterson Jr.

George Peterson Jr., aged 93 of Wyoming, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Claire Peterson; brother, Bob Peterson; sister, Charlene Harmon; and grandson-in-law, Brett. He is survived by his sons, Gary (Susan) Peterson, Richard (Paula) Peterson; daughter, Barbara (Gary) DeCan; grandchildren, Mistie Bowser, Joey and Matt Hooker, Teri Peterson, Shanna Peterson; great-grandchildren, Emily, Cameron, Jacob, Ethan, Myla, Madison, Elizabeth; brother, Don (Hattie) Peterson; brother-in-law, Doug (Cindy) Lang; and many nieces and nephews. George proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 35 years. He was a lifetime member of AT&T Telephone Pioneers, Masonic Lodge #34, and Submarine Veteran’s of WWII. A memorial service celebrating George’s life will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at Wesley Park United Methodist Church, 1150 - 32nd Street SW, Wyoming, with Rev. Dean Prentiss officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family at the church on Friday from 10-11 am prior to the service. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A special thank you to Spectrum Health Home Hospice and Faith Hospice Trillium Woods for their amazing care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Faith Hospice.

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On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on George's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for George's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." George made Six War Patrols on USS Pilotfish SS-386 in WWII. "Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16. George Leon Peterson Jr. GM1(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

— Bill Dixon

God’s Word, the Bible, provides the greatest comfort of all. The Christian apostle Paul stated: “I have hope toward God . . . that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Acts 24:15) Thinking about the Bible-based hope of a resurrection can be the greatest comfort while grieving the loss of a loved one

— Lilian Springfield

My condolences to the family. In knowing Barb I know that Mr Peterson was a very good man. He was blessed with help from Barb in his last few years.

— Heather Lynne Christensen

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