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James Peters Obituary
Jim was born Dec 26, 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta to Jim and Mary Peters in a military hospital while his father was in the service. The second of five siblings, Jim spent his youth in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho and joined the Army after graduating high school. In his young adult life he came to Juneau for the first time and found a great love for fishing after joining his father and step-mother Myrna Peters as a commercial fisherman. Alaska was forever in his blood and his love for fishing never waned even as he changed careers and locations, finally settling in Juneau as an electrical contractor. He owned his business Lighthouse Electric for over twenty years and was known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship. More recently he put that knowledge to work as an electrical inspector for the city of Juneau. His spare time was filled with rebuilding the engine of his '94 Dodge, fishing and spending time with family.
Jim is survived by his wife Pamela Ann Wells-Peters, siblings JoAnne Carpenter, Denise Hoover, Barry Koury, Bryon Koury, son Jim Peters, daughters Tanna Peters and Tiffany Leighty and grandchildren Jacob, Krystal and Dallas Peters, and Owen Leighty.
An open house to celebrate Jim's life will be held this Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at 12055 Glacier Highway in Auke Bay from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Peters' Memorial Fund, which benefits his grandchildren. Donations are accepted at any local Wells Fargo in his name.
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Krystal Peters
November 15, 2011
He was my Grandpa. I loved him so much! I wish I could have spent more time with him.
July 4, 2011
JoAnne,
Messing with the internet and ran into the shocking news of JR we're trying to move back to POW and was hoping to visit you both. Our mother Dorthy passed in Jan 2010. Always thinking of you and yours. Donnie Peterson Santa Fe, NM 505-753-7646
May 22, 2011
Pam and family,
we're so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the kids. he was such a good man and father,husband and will be missed by many.
Michael & Flossy Brown
Denise Nakachi
May 13, 2011
I worked as a Permit Tech for CBJ with Jim. He was one of the best people I had the pleasure of knowing. I will always remember him for his pleasant demeanor, ability to make me smile & the jokes he used to tell me as well as play on me at work.
He truly was a remarkable man and I will miss him greatly. My condolences to Jim's family.
Bruce Martinson
May 12, 2011
But a very few know of the ground and sea my dear brother JR and I covered. I know Pam, Jo, and the girls are aware of my sorrow. Men don't come any better than him. I can't go beyond Jo's statement, "we're all just numb."
Jim Berg
May 12, 2011
Spent a few days with Jim in a cabin at Young's Lake hunting deer. True test of a good guy. He liked to do things the right way.
May 12, 2011
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Jim was a quiet man and earned the respect of all the tradesmen that came in contact with him.
Jeff De Smet
Coeur d'Alene
May 12, 2011
We are so saddened by the loss of such a great man. Gary and JR were army buddies and JR was in our wedding in 1970 The two of them remained in touch up until the time we moved from Juneau in 2000. Be comforted knowing he had touched so many and was truly one of a kind. Gary & Karen Phillips
Kathy Ellis
May 12, 2011
Dear Pam and Family, We are shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. Jim was the kind of person we would always speak with in passing, and he would always leave us with a smile. Sorry we can't be there in person for the open house, but we are with you in spirit. Kathy and Johnny Ellis
Rik Pruett
May 12, 2011
Jim EARNED my respect. Quiet strength and great sense of humor are appropriate words to describe Jim, and in his work he truly was a craftsman who rightly took pride in his work. I remember a wonderful day fishing and talking with Jim and it's a golden memory. I always admired and respected Jim and am saddened by his passing.
Llewellyn & Leo Lutchansky
May 12, 2011
Dear Pam and Family, We were stunned to hear the news of Jim’s passing last weekend - our most sincere sympathies go out to you, Pam, Tanna, Tiffany, and all of the family. Although we’ve only occasionally visited with Jim in recent year’s, the description in the obituary was precisely as we will remember him. He was a caring person, always pleasant, and never too busy to stop for a short chat. Jim was one of those people who seemed to naturally know what was important in life, and he made everyone he dealt with feel worthy of his time and attention. Jim leaves a hole in the strands that binds us as a community - he will be missed.
Brooke McMeen
May 12, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim will be forever remembered. Our prayers of support will go out for your family. Love Always Brooke
Lianne Warner Coates
May 11, 2011
Pam and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Though I did not know Jim, I've known Pam since we were children. I know he had to have been a warm loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 11, 2011
We were very sad to hear of Jim's passing. We are currently traveling and unable to attend the open house
Tanna Peters
May 11, 2011
Longtime Juneau resident James Russell “Jim” Peters unexpectedly died on Friday May 6, 2011 at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau from a heart attack. He will be forever missed for his quiet strength, great sense of humor and for being a wonderful loving father, husband, brother, and grandfather.
Jim was born Dec 26, 1944 in Edmonton, Alberta to Jim and Mary Peters in a military hospital while his father was in the service. The second of five siblings, Jim spent his youth in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho and joined the Army after graduating high school. In his young adult life he came to Juneau for the first time and found a great love for fishing after joining his father and step-mother Myrna Peters as a commercial fisherman. Alaska was forever in his blood and his love for fishing never waned even as he changed careers and locations, finally settling in Juneau as an electrical contractor. He owned his business Lighthouse Electric for over twenty years and was known for his attention to detail and craftsmanship. More recently he put that knowledge to work as an electrical inspector for the city of Juneau. His spare time was filled with rebuilding the engine of his ‘94 Dodge, fishing and spending time with family.
Jim is survived by his wife Pamela Ann Wells-Peters, siblings JoAnne Carpenter, Denise Hoover, Barry Koury, Bryon Koury, son Jim Peters, daughters Tanna Peters and Tiffany Leighty and grandchildren Jacob, Krystal and Dallas Peters, and Owen Leighty.
An open house to celebrate Jim’s life will be held this Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at 12055 Glacier Highway in Auke Bay from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jim Peters’ Memorial Fund, which benefits his grandchildren. Donations are accepted at any local Wells Fargo in his name.
We love you Dad.
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