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Don Peterson Obituary

SEPT 5, 1939 - OCT 14, 2010 Don L. Peterson formerly of Granada Hills passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Waco, Texas. Don was born on September 5, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Edward W. Peterson and Ruby Anna Inman. In 1977 Don married Gail Davis in Waco, Texas. They resided in Lompoc and Santa Barbara before moving to Waco where they have resided for more than 20 years. Don graduated from San Fernando High School in the class of 1958. He served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic. He was an avid artist and loved doing art and woodwork and he loved sports, especially the NASCAR races. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and a niece, Ronda Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail; son, Chad Peterson of Waco, Texas; brother, Ron Peterson of Lancaster, California; and many nieces and nephews. Sign the Guestbook www.legacy.com/guestbook/wacotrib/guestbook

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Published by Los Angeles Daily News from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2010.

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Claudia Shrode

October 27, 2010

To the family of Don Peterson
I am so sorry for your loss, may the quiet places of your heart be filled with sweet echoes of the love Don had for his family. Don and I grew up together in Granada Hills and were friends for many years. I cherish those memories. Claudia Campbell Shrode

Jerry & Linda De Vita

October 21, 2010

Dear Gail & Chad, we are so very sorry for your loss. Don & I grew up together in San Fernando Valley and were close for many years. He was a wonderful artist and inventor. We will miss him. Take care of yourselves. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Janice Goebel

October 21, 2010

Gail,
I was so sorry to hear about Don. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May you be comforted by all the great memories you have.
Take care.

James R. Carey

October 20, 2010

I am so sorry for you loss. I went to school with Don and we hung out together in Granada Hills California. My name is Jim Carey, the Fuller Brush man's son Willard Carey.

October 19, 2010

I am so sorry to learn about Don. Don and I went to school together and lived in the same neighborhood in Granada Hills. I had not seen him in many years, but I often thought about him. He was a great guy, and I'm sorry to learn of his passing.

Bob Riley

October 18, 2010

Dear Gail and Chad!

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Don. We were dear friends in the San Fernando Valley . My sister who was a little girl at the time, just asked about him at my granddaughters wedding the other day. He would come over to help me with homework and always told Wendy he would marry her one day. Our prayers are with you.

Love, Danny & Deanna Robillard (Mission Hills, CA)

October 18, 2010

Gail & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen

Sharon Yezak

October 17, 2010

To Gail & Family,
I'm so sorry for ya'lls loss. I wish you didn't have to have this pain. But Don is looking down over you and will always be there with you. We enjoyed playing the lottery with him we tried to put numbers together and win we didn't but had fun trying. He will be missed . If you need a friend to talk to I'm in the phone book don't hesitate to call me. I will keep you in my prayers daily. (Previous owner of Melvin's)

Connie Cannon

October 17, 2010

Gail and Chad
I am so very sorry for your loss, I do know Don was a very blessed man to have had a very loving and devoted wife and son. You are in my prayers and I know he will be terribly missed. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Love you,
Connie & Randy Cannon

October 16, 2010

Gail & Delores,
I am very sorry to hear about Don. Even though we don't see each other often, I think of you all constantly and hope that you know youa re in our prayers

Love you all,
Pam & Jake Lawrence

Gary & Ruth

October 16, 2010

To Gail and Chad.
Don was like family to us. We grew up together in the San Fernando Valley and we've grown old together.
We will miss him terribly.

Justin Loosier

October 16, 2010

To Gail and family... My deepest sympathy to all of you! I know that Don has been in bad health for some time, even when I worked at Sears, but I totally was shocked and saddened to hear this. Gail, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong even though it's tough! I care and will be in touch! -Justin

Jan Bartee

October 15, 2010

Gail and family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I was so sorry to hear. Will keep you in my prayers.
Jan Lewallen Bartee

Alice Linkous

October 15, 2010

Gail, Chad, Delores and Shelly
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Brenda Anderson

October 15, 2010

Gail, Chad, Delores and Shelly
You all have my deepest sympathy, I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Susan Olson

October 15, 2010

Gail: I was so sorry to learn of Don's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. James and Susan (Sprague) Olson

Jimmy and Cissy Willey

October 15, 2010

Gail so sorry to hear of Dons passing. We know how he has suffered these past years. We know that he is home with the Lord where there is no pain and suffering. God Bless you and your family. We Love you. Jimmy and Cissy Willey

Gayle Brewer

October 15, 2010

Our thoughts love and prayers are with the family may you be comforted by the special memories that we all share.
James and Gayle Brewer

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