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August 23, 1927

Peter Flint Obituary

On August 20, 2010 at 11:20 am Peter Lamson Flint lost his battle with cancer just 3 days before his 83rd birthday.

His son Norman was at his side when he passed. He was born August 23, 1927 in Larchmont, NY. The Flint family were the original developers of Larchmont. Peter grew up on the water next to the Larchmont Yacht Club that was built by his great grandfather.

Peter moved to California in 1958 with his then wife Letitia Anne Flint. They were married in 1947 just after Peter returned home from the Marines.

Peter was involved with civil rights & human rights throughout his life. He marched with Dr. Martin Luther King across the bridge from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. His son Norman still remember photos of him being drug by his feet by white police officers bleeding from the head. This only made him more determined to accomplish his goal. To have equal rights for all.

Peter was a jeweler in Hollywood, CA before moving to Springville in 1971.

For a short time he was an art instructor at Porterville College in the mid to late 70's. He loved working with young people. Showing them the ability to express themselves through art.

We will miss our father, but there comes a time when we must all move on to our next journey. He has accomplished his work here and will continue do so.

Services for Peter will be at Springville Community Church Saturday August 28, 2010 at 12:30 pm. We love you dad.

Published by The Porterville Recorder on Aug. 26, 2010.
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God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's..

Jimmy

Acquaintance

May 16, 2020

Remembering this giving and brave person on January 15, 2013. Thank you for joining the struggle.

Milore

January 15, 2013

Peter is another American Hero for me. Thank you to his family for supporting this brave man in the fight for Civil Rights. Corena Gardner

Corena Gardner

January 16, 2012

Hello Norman and Shenondoah, It;s been many moons since we've all visited with each other. My name is Tracey Andersen, I don;t know if you guys remember me,We all used to hang out at the "Craftsmans Quarters" together,I think about you all often; I was terribly sorry to here about your father Pete we always had nice conversations together over the years, even though their were a few miles between us we never forgot each other or the important, fun things. We always spoke of you, and all of the things that you had gone on to do with your lives.I truly loved that man.He was a wonderful man.I,m sure the "Great Spirit " has a very special task prepared for only a great man such as your father.If you ever want to say "Hey" you can contact me on Facebook. Big hugs and Lotsa Love to You and Yours.Friends Always,Tracey

Tracey Andersen

August 31, 2010

Thank you David and Carolyn for thinking of him. Just so people know Peter's daughters will be having a memorial service at a later point in time, if you would like a chance to meet with us and pay your respects we would love to hear from you, please contact me at 559-310-2020. We love you dad and miss you so much

Ita Flint

August 30, 2010

My father was a great man, thank you David for the kind words, we hope that you all remember him in a great light, we miss him and will always remember the memories we mad with him, there will be a second memorial service, TBA hosted by his daughters, hope to see you and hear the stories!

Ita Flint

August 30, 2010

Peter became an important person for us in his later years. He was an inspiration as an activist and humanitarian. He had rough edges, but don't we all. He spoke his mind, but had a good heart.
David and Carolyn Chandler

August 29, 2010

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