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William L. Peterson
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rheo; children, Roberleigh, Hilber, Hilert, and Henri; eight grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; his brother, Paul; and many friends.
He served in the US Navy during WWII from 1944 to 1946, and retired from the City of Seattle as the manager of the Fleets and Shop Division in 1978 after 31 years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, classical guitar and listening to his stereo.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 5 at One Church (formerly Meadowdale Baptist Church), 4900 168th St SW, Lynnwood, WA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kerry Swayne
February 21, 2025
Miss you Bill.
Kerry Swayne
March 2, 2011
I have known Bill for about 45 years. Bill always seemed bigger than life. I will miss our conversations and his great stories. Bill was a liftime trustee with the UW's VMMC. Bill you will be missed.
Cliretha Peterson
February 28, 2011
I love you still Grandpa! I miss you! You taught me so much and I will never forget it!- Cliretha H. Peterson
Rachel Bergan
February 28, 2011
Grandpa~I miss you already. So many wonderful memories of you in my heart.
Heather Paplow
February 27, 2011
We love you so much grandpa and you will for sure be missed but your memory will live on in our hearts. -Heather
Bob and Marsha Keyes
February 27, 2011
We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing.I will alway's remember how good natured our working relationship was. RIP
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