FRED ROY PETERS Jr.

FRED PETERS Obituary

Peters Jr., Fred Roy, of Los Alamitos, passed away at home on 21 October 2010. Beloved music teacher, baseball coach, musician, husband, father, and friend. Memorial Service to be held at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, CSULB, 21 Nov. 2010, 10 am. Consider donating to the Fred R. Peters Jr. "Freesax" Foundation for Music Education, http://www.freesax.org. "Love and Music."

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for FRED PETERS

9 Entries

Jeff Madow

August 17, 2025

Mr. Peters was one of my favorite teachers/ people, along with my other favorite teacher who he married. Both of them taught me in 4th grade at Tamura. He taught several of my friends,and family. He started the "Americana Brass" (copy of Tijuana Brass)where I was the lead trumpet player. He played piano and we felt like rock stars. I got to go to Arrowbear music camp. He taught me more than music and so did his wife Miss Myrick. I'm about to turn 70 now and still play multiple instruments. Lots of love to both of them and his family.

February 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Peters passing. I learned to play the violin and flute from him from 1966-1972. I played flute through high school. I am now married to a HIgh School Choir teacher and know the level of commitment he had towards his students. I last saw him in about 1998 when I went to a Fulton Middle School concert to tell him how much I remembered him and orchestra and band. In talking to him afterwards I was amazed by his recollection of former students and the instruments they played. My sympathies to Mr. Peter's family and friends.

Vicki Colgren Short

February 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Peters passed away. He taught me to play the violin and flute when I was at Tamura Elementary School. I even got to go to Arrowbear Music Camp. I am now married to a High School Choir teacher and know the kind of commitment he put into his work. I last saw him in about 1998 when I went to a Fulton Middle School concert. It was good to see him and tell him how much he meant to me. I miss him. My sympathies to his family and friends.

February 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Peters passed away. I took violin and flute from him at Tamura Elementary School from 1966-1972. And I got to go to Arrowbear Music Camp because of him! I played flute through high school. Now I am married to a High School Choir teacher and continue to love music because of Mr. Peters. I went to a concert at Fulton Middle School in about 1998 to say how much I learned from him. I have thought about him often over the years. When we spoke about other students, I was amazed at how well he remembered each student and what instrument they played. I miss him.

Laurie Kristinat

August 19, 2011

I remember walking into Mr. Peters' music room at FV Elementary School almost 40 years ago, child-sized violin in hand as if it was yesterday. The lessons I learned from him over the next six years are still with me, as I still play on a weekly basis with a local symphony. Rest in peace, Mr. Peters, and thank you for the gifts you gave me, and so many other children. No teacher has enriched my life so much. Condolences to his family and friends.

Tom Markel

November 20, 2010

Fred and I worked together for 13 years at Fulton Middle School in Fountain Valley, California. He was a math and science teacher and the very best music teacher and director that the district has ever had. As the principal I was able to observe the patience, passion, and love that was the hallmark of every day that he taught. I observed about 50 evening concerts that were remarkably entertaining for 12-14 year olds. He always took time to tune instruments and praise everyone who participated or attended. The school community saw him as an iconic figure; as someone who made math, science, and music for many, many adolescents outstanding reasons to get up early and go to middle school with a smile. It is hard to imagine a teacher who has had a more lasting influence on so many. May he rest in peace.

Lani

November 19, 2010

Romy, Your dad was a wonderful man and an inspiration to all who knew him. While I was never fortunate enough to have him as my music teacher, what I remember was that your dad was so much fun. He will be missed. Best wishes to you and your family.

November 18, 2010

I had the pleasure of meeting Fred and his family while taking care of him in the hospital. He had a great since of humor and always had a postive attitude inlight of his illness. I feel honored to have cared for such a wonderful person, husband, father and music teacher. My son is a music major and we had many conversations about music. my love and condloences to his family. I think the family will know who i am, due to privacy acts in health care i prefer not to leave my name.

Chris Lancaster

November 18, 2010

Mr. Peters used to pick me up at my house and drive me to middle school to play violin in orchestra with the older kids and then drive me back to elementary school before my classes started. Now I"m a professional cellist and composer living in New York and touring the world with my music. I'll always remember Mr. Peters for believing in me at such a young age.
He was a great man and a great teacher.
-Chris Lancaster

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