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DYLAN HENRY PETERS - WILLISTON - Dylan Henry Peters, 18, of Williston, left us for the terrain parks and powder stashes in the clouds on Thursday, April 7, 2011, following a car accident. He was born in Burlington on March 31, 1993, son of James and Susan (Greenfield) Peters and big brother to Dustin and Danielle Peters. Dylan was a passionate and adventuresome spirit who rolled to the beat of his own drum, happily shrugging off expected conventions, determined to do it his own way while finding fun in any situation. He was an ambitious, competitive snowboarder and amazing artist about to graduate from CVU and the Design & Illustration program at BTC. Dylan lived every second to beyond fullest, inspired many and made every ordinary moment funny. Talented, yet humble, no challenge was too big. He just had to figure out how to get it done. Dylan always supported his friends spanning many walks of life. His last gift was donating life to numerous others. A celebration of Dylan's spirit will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. at the Bolton Valley Resort Main Base Lodge. https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=194586013911014 Memorial contributions may be made to the Dylan Peters Art of Snowboarding Fund c/o Sue and Jim Peters, 1102 Ledgewood Drive, Williston, VT 05495, to support future snowboarding and art endeavors for kids. Shred the skies dude. Hug Sam for us. Live large. Peace

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Apr. 11, 2011.

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May 4, 2011

Jim, Sue, Dustin and Danielle

I am so sorry for your loss. Let the good times give you peace and comfort. Cindy Stoik (Palm Springs, CA)

Sue Ashwell

April 15, 2011

To the Peters family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Losing a child or brother is the worse kind of pain to endure. Just know that many many people are thinking and praying for you in your time of grief.

Blaise, Patrick, & Stephanie Rovney

April 15, 2011

Peters family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.

Sage Ruffle

April 14, 2011

Dear Jim and Sue
Sue you probably do not remember me but you talked on the phone with my mom about Dylan staying at my house and hanging out. He was one of the most amazing people to ever be brought into this world and i just want you guys to know that my love is always out for you. I think about this and you guys everyday and you will forever have the honor of having the greatest kid to be alive.
love forever

April 14, 2011

To Dylan's family: Our son Abram knew Dylan from snowboarding years ago. We are so sorry for your loss. Abe is traveling now, when he learns of Dylan's death he surely will be shocked and sad. Our deepest sympathy to your family, Merle and Don Weinberg

Russell Protti

April 14, 2011

Jim,

Although I never met Dylan, through our chats, I felt the bond the two of you had. He clearly was a wonderful kid who also had a fantastic skill in snowboarding. I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Doug Saffo

April 14, 2011

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Sharil Drew

April 14, 2011

I didn't have the privelege of getting to know Dylan. I do know that he touched the life of my daughter, Alison Russell, immensely. She is deeply saddened and I pray she finds the strength to stay strong. Dylan, may you R.I.P. and I thank you so much for being such a positive influence in my daughter's life. She remembers you a great deal and the way you effected her life so positively!! God has another wonderful angel up there now!!!!

April 14, 2011

Dear Peters family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family for the tragic loss of your son Dylan. He will remain in the hearts and minds of many. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sally, Charlie, Brian and Owen MacFadyen

Gillian Baranowsky

April 14, 2011

Dear Sue and Jim
The tragic loss of Dylan has touched us all. You and your family are in our prayers. Wishing you strength and peace.
Gillian, Andrew, Philip, Adam and Matty Baranowsky

Jessica Sangalang

April 13, 2011

I am so saddened and sorry for your family's loss. Wishing you all strength and thoughts of peace.

April 13, 2011

Dear Peters Family,my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.I didn't knew Dylan,but my son have a passion for snowbording and knew your son from up the mountain.Sorry for your loss and may GOD be with you all. Regina Mannings & Family

April 13, 2011

What a tragedy. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Lynne, Mark and Sophia Steinhoff

April 13, 2011

Dear Peters family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alison White
CVU parent

Dominique Sudduth

April 13, 2011

The beautiful Peters family,
I only know Dylan from being a patient @ Associates in Orthodontics, but what a wonderfully nice son u raised! He always had a great attitude and sweet personality when he was in!! His bright smile will be remembered on those bright sunny days out-cause that will mean Dylan is smiling down on us!! I'm so sorry for your loss,
Dominique

John Donnelly

April 13, 2011

Dear Jim and Sue,

My heart goes out to you and your family. I will always think of Dylan as an amazingly talented, admirable , and kind-hearted young man. In the time I spent with Dylan I developed great respect for his kindness, confidence, intelligence, and humor. You are both exceptional people and parents, and Dylan’s impeccable character, as well as his athletic and academic successes speak to just that.


I do now and will always miss him terribly. I keep him and your family in my prayers each and every day. I’m terribly saddened by the loss of such a vibrant, and memorable young man. I know the entire Vermont community and everyone else whose life he touched greatly miss him, and will forever remember him with the utmost regard for his brilliance. My deepest sympathies and condolences are and always will be with you and your family,

With Love, John Donnelly JR

Tom Boland

April 12, 2011

Jim and Sue,
Our deepest sympathies to you, Dustin and Danielle. Dylan always had a smile on his face throughout the years that I had know him. Coaching him in soccer and other sports was a joy. He always pushed the boundaries and that is what made him so special. We will miss Dylan and we have the Peters' Family in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We are truly sadden by the loss. Tom, Caryn, Sarah and Ryan

Elaine, Mike, Kaitlyn and Jessica Boudah

April 12, 2011

Dear Susan, Jim, Dustin and Danielle - We are overwhelmed by this tragedy and send our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our thoughts, just as Dylan will always be in our heart. -

Suzanne Fitzgerald

April 12, 2011

Dear Susan & Family- I am so very sorry to hear about this terrible loss. I didn't know Dylan all that well, but the times that he visited the Orthodontist for his monthly appointments, was always a pleasure. You have a wonderful family and I pray for you and your family during this very difficult time.

William Spencer

April 12, 2011

Jim and Sue,
All of The Spencers are deeply sadden about the loss of Dylan. I truly enjoyed coaching him in soccer and the spirit he brought with him. The team picture where he is climbing on his teammates sits on my desk. We will always think of him with happy and fun thoughts. We will miss him and want you to know our family has the two of you, Dustin and Danielle in our thoughts. Our deepest sympathy, Coach Bill, Annie, Billy, Ben, and Robert.

Fred Pierce

April 12, 2011

Dear Jim and Sue, I remember when we took our kids to the park during a Vestal visit many years ago. While my youngest son and daughter were cautiously experimenting with the slide, Dylan was leaping off the top of the tallest playground castle...and landing it perfectly. He was a free spirit; one of those rare untamed souls who shows the rest of us how to live. The world is a better place because of the people he touched while he was here. Thank you for being wonderful parents and sharing him with us.
Stay strong ,

Daniel Kroll

April 12, 2011

Dear Susan and family - I'm deeply saddened to hear about your terrible loss. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

Holly Rouelle

April 12, 2011

Jim and Sue,
You are amazing parents, and I will always remember what strong advocates you were for Dylan as our children went through WCS together. I hope you find comfort in the amazing memories that you have of Dylan and your family. My thoughts are with you...

Andrew Newman

April 12, 2011

Dear Pearl
I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine how hard this must be for your daughter's family and for you and Raymond as well.
My wishes go out to all of you.
Blessings

Andrew Newman

Steve Dolgin

April 12, 2011

Sue and Jim and Family,
We were just blown away by this terrible accident..We like everyone, are thrilled to have known Dylan. An awesome snowboarder, and an even better teammate
We will never forget him..
Steve, Debbie and Alyssa

April 12, 2011

Dear Jim,

I am so, so sorry to hear about Dylan's loss. I remember vividly the stories you told about his snow boarding and your pride in and admiration for all of his accomplishments. Know that you and your family are in the hearts of your friends and colleagues during this tragic time. With deepest sympathy and payers for strength and wonderful memories of the too short time you had with him,

Brenda Hebert

mary

April 12, 2011

Sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. I didn't know him,but i'm sorry.

Terrie Lang

April 12, 2011

Dear Jim and Sue,

No words can express my sorrow for the loss of your extraordinary son, Dylan. He touched so many lives and was loved and admired by all. He made a difference in this world. My thoughts are with you.

Donna Lotz

April 12, 2011

To my dear friend Jim and your beautiful family-
I cannot even begin to find the words to express my deepest symphathy for your broken hearts. Your love and devotion to your family has always been in the forfront of everything that you do. You have many, many family and friends who are greaving with you at this time but want you to know how much we truly pray for peace and wonderful memories of your child. May God Bless you in everyway possible.

Tristan Grimbert

April 12, 2011

Dear Jim and Sue,

I have not had the pleasure to know Dylan in person, except through the vibrant love and pride that his father has demonstrated on every occasion along the years we worked together. I trust the extraordinary love and unity that have always come from the Peters' family will help the 4 of you to overcome such a terrible tragedy. Our dearest thoughts are with you, as parents and friends.

The Geffken Family

April 11, 2011

Jim, Sue, Dustin and Danielle. The news of Dylan's passing saddens us so, it has sent shockwaves throughout our entire family. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

tina bushway

April 11, 2011

My heart and thoughts go out to your family, I cannot imagine what your going through, my greatest sympothy. your in my prayers.

Marty Pasqualini

April 11, 2011

Jim and family - the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you. Although I did not know Dylan I do know from listening to his Dad talk about him that he was a great kid and that his parents love him deeply and are very proud of him. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.

Gayle Goodwin

April 11, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Brian and Gayle Goodwin and family.

Mark & Diane Huisenga

April 11, 2011

Please accept our condolences, Sue and Jim, for your horrible loss. You are two of the most dedicated parents I know, and to have this happen...words fail. Nathan is devastated. He was looking forward to spending time with Dylan this summer. We grieve for the pain that Dustin and Dannie feel. They are strong and resilient kids, and will be a blessing to you in the coming years. We cherish the holidays that we spent together and will always recall Dylan's infectious enthusiasm. With all of our love, the Huisenga's

Lisa Carlson

April 11, 2011

What a wonderful obit to be able to give our teenager who knew Dylan. How remarkable that parents who have lost a child before his time can find generosity of spirit in how they remember their son as well as choosing the gift of life to others with organ donation. Such parents are undoubtedly the reason Dylan was such an outstanding young man.

Anne Dodds and family

April 11, 2011

Dear Sue and family,

It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences. Please know that we hold you and Dylan in our thoughts and prayers.

Richman - DiParlo Family

April 11, 2011

Sue and Jim, our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Knowing Dylan in the snowboarding world over the years will never be forgotten by our family.

Center/Miller Family

April 11, 2011

I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Heather Brooks

April 11, 2011

To the Peters Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Dylan. He will be missed by many and remembered for the great things he accomplished. I send my thoughts and prayers to you all.

Kendall Addison

April 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Dylan's family and friends. Dylan was absolutely an amazing person. I only just got to know him this season at Waterville, and he was a very talented snowboarder on the slopes. He was determined to reach his goals, and truly had a heart of gold. He was a good friend to me, especially when I was struggling with the loss of a really close friend, and I will always remember him for the kindness that he spread to others. Though a terrible loss, his spirit and willingness to help others will be with us forever. We will miss you in Waterville. I ride for Dylan. Rest in peace, never to be forgotten.

ALISON russell

April 11, 2011

He is GREATLY missed by many and i send my condolences to jim and sue. He will always be remebered and NEVER forgotten WE LOVE YOU DYLAN !!!!!!!

Brigitte Thompson & family

April 11, 2011

There are no words to express the depth of our sadness. We are here to support you in every way possible. Dylan touched the lives of so many people and will not be forgotten.

Lyn Porter

April 11, 2011

My thoughts are with all of you at this time of loss for you family. Dylan will be remembered for the wonderful spirit he was.

Mary Jo Childs

April 11, 2011

Sue and Jim, I am profoundly saddened by the loss of your son, Dylan. He was bigger than life. Please accept my condolences and deep sympathy at this difficult time.

April 11, 2011

To the Peters family, Our children knew Dylan from Williston central in SwiftHouse. He sounds like a wonderful person and what an incredible final gift he's left. Please know that we are thinking of you and sending our heartfelt sympathy. Ben and Harriet King

LaFrance Family

April 11, 2011

Dear Sue, Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you,we are so sorry for the loss of your son, Dylan who was just simply amazing. I know your family does not know us but we are turly sadden by the loss of his life.

Kristine & Tim Yancey

April 11, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dylan with Lily & Jordan hours after birth

Steve Reiman

April 11, 2011

It is so hard to find the words to express the magnitude of my sympathy to the Peters family. I knew Dylan a few hours before and again a few hours after he was born (see him here checking out my two Therapy Dogs of Vermont). He became my Dogson & I his Dogdaddy. To know his fun-loving and talented spirit was always such a joy. He will always be in my heart and the Peters in my prayers.

Brent Knight

April 11, 2011

Jim, Sue and the Peters family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry of the loss of Dylan.

Wendy Hildebrand

April 11, 2011

Susan and family,
Words can't express how we feel about the passing of Dylan. We (Ethan Hildebrand's family) are with you in heart, thoughts, prayers and love. Dylan will be greatly missed, but leaves some amazing memories! Please know that he will not be forgotten!
All our love, The Hildebrand's

MaryAnn Parene

April 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Peters family and all of Dylan's many friends. Such a tragedy.
Rest in peace, Dylan

Brian Caldwell

April 11, 2011

Jim and Sue,
Please accept my sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on the loss of your son.

April 11, 2011

You don't know us but our hearts are heavy and we are deeply sadden for your loss.We cry with you because we know the hurt you feel.We met Dylan and he is beautiful soul who will always remain in our hearts.Our deepest sympathy....... The Ramstrom Family

Michelle Chandler

April 11, 2011

Ride high in the sky ~ you will be missed. Peace ~ The Chandlers

Julie Brigante

April 11, 2011

My deepest condolences to your family. I remember you as a thoughtful and observant infant and toddler at EJ's Kids Klub. Always smiling and laughing. My heart goes out to your family through this devastating tragedy. Rest in peace Dylan.

April 11, 2011

To Sue & The Peters Family,
My heart is so heavy for you. I pray for peace and healing to your family. You are all in my thoughts. God bless.
Kathleen Foy (Lancaster)

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