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Mike an Marian Alder
December 21, 2020
Kathy, I continue to think about Pete and revere his memory. I feel like I have lost my most important mentor. Here I am at 77 thinking like that. He was always willing to help me in business. His skill at business helped Native Plants as much as Myriad. We had the market collapse which he could not control. I will always be grateful for the day he walked into my life in the early days of NPI. I want you to know that I have firm assurance that he lives and will be with you again. All my love, Mike Alder
Federica m Gallegos
December 19, 2020
Dear Cathy,
Always, Love and Prayers. xoxox Feeks
Bill Murray
December 17, 2020
God has embraced Peter in his arms and granted him eternal rest. Bill Murray
Mike Alder
January 2, 2019
Cathie and Chris,
As you know, Pete was the rescuer of my company and my dream at a time when it was in a dark and unsuccessful place. He used his skill and good will to turn things around and to make things happen that never would have happened without him. I worked along side him to build a successful plant biotech company for 15 years. They were good years and he was a great leader. He will be greatly missed by me. We never got the book written we were going to write together. Only one small undone thing among many great things that he did. May you be comforted and blessed with peace.
Love,
Mike and Marian Alder
Andrzej Skrzypiec
December 27, 2018
I sincerely thank God for the loving and most generous life of Peter.For years I have been blessed with Peter and his wife Catherine praying with us at St. Ambrose , Sunday after Sunday. The beauty of the Roper Memorial Organ and the stunning renovation of the church building would not have happened without his generosity.May God now generously reward him with eternal bliss in heaven.Fr Andrei
Allen Seeley
December 27, 2018
Cathie,
I'm floored by Pete's passing. You and he have been such a big part of my life for so long that it's going to take some time for me to absorb this while I shed a few tears. You and Pete have been such great friends and I am a better man as a result of your friendship.
--Allen Seeley
Alicia
December 27, 2018
Sincerest condolences to the family for their loss. I got to know Pete better at a recognition luncheon at Myriad in which him and I talked about his travels to Kilimanjaro with his son. Our families thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Alicia, former Myriad employee and niece to Megan, who was Pete's admin assistant prior to his employment at Myriad.
Greg Gardner
December 27, 2018
Dear Cathy and Family, When I was told of Pete' passing, a sadness came to my heart and mind instantly. A recent memory came next, when I visited with you and Pete at the dedication for the new Commons building on the University's campus. I can still picture how pleasant that brief encounter was for me. Having had many business meetings with him over the span of 25 years, I can say without hesitation, he was always fair, always level headed, always decisive, who did not want the spotlight, rather, he humbly sought what was best for Myriad in every negotiation. He was such a visionary, who had the faith and confidence to commit to one building after another throughout his tenure as President/CEO of Myriad, knowing the company would grow to fill them. In addition, his philanthropic work in the community is equally impressive. At his request, and because of my great respect for him, I joined the Ballet Board, a big stretch for this farm boy believe me. I admired his quiet demeanor, his smile, his laugh and good nature. He was an amazing man of integrity and good works, a tremendous example for me personally. May you be filled with the wonderful memories of his life and be sustained in the years ahead is my prayer. Sincerely, Greg Gardner
Stephanie and Tim Harpst
December 26, 2018
Dear Cathie and Family - We are saddened to hear of Pete's sudden passing. I served with him on the board of Ballet West where I learned of Pete's great commitment to them and other community non-profits. We'll all remember him as such a kind and generous man. Celebrate his as a life very well lived.
Robert Fotheringham
December 25, 2018
I hadn't seen Pete since undergraduate days at the Sigma Chi house at the U. With Myriad Genetics and all his other successes you might expect a touch of arrogance. Not so. I approached him after all these years to donate to a charitable cause in the community, and he could not have been more generous. We just lost a great man. He will truly be missed.
Dan and June Ragan
December 24, 2018
Cathie: It is with deep sadness and heartache I read of Pete's passing. I considered Pete a good friend and Sigma Chi brother and always enjoyed his company. You and your family are in June and my thoughts and prayers as you traverse the coming days.
Love & sincerity,
Dan
Wendy Sorensen
December 24, 2018
Pete was a true leader. I always respected him and the company he built. I truly believe that his passion for changing lives it was allowed Myriad to be a success. He was not in it for the money, he wanted to make a real difference in the world. When he retired three years ago I attended his retirement party. I went up to him to congratulate him and wish him luck. I said to him, you probably don't know who I am, but I want to thank you for everything you've done for us. He told me of course he knew who I was and he appreciated all that I had done to help myriad be successful, and all the patients who we've helped. My heart breaks for his family. This world has lost a wonderful man. Rest in piece Pete.
Pat Robison
December 23, 2018
Dear Cathie,
So in shock over the passing of Pete & please know you, Chris & the entire family are in my prayers. He was such a good man & did so much good--he will be dearly missed.
My love,
Maryanne and Bill Murray
December 23, 2018
Dear Cathie, Chris and family,
Words can not express our shock and sadness to hear of Pete's accident and passing. Pete certainly had a life well lived. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Rakowski
December 23, 2018
Dear Cathie and family, We are so sorry for your unexpected loss, May God grant you peace.
Federica Gallegos
December 23, 2018
Dearest Cathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I am sending you prayers and love.
Your Friend
Federica
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