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Jerele Dee Lovely
May 16, 2025
Dad, I miss you so much!!! I have so many wonderful memories of you and our times together. I learned so very much from you!!! I was so lucky to have you for my father! I dream about you and Mom a lot!!! I will never get over the loss of you, but I know we will see each other again. Thank you for everything, Dad.
Jerele Lovely
October 25, 2021
Oh Dad, where has the time gone??? I miss you so much!!! I think about you every single day and look forward to seeing you again. I will love you forever.
Jerele Lovely
May 16, 2019
Oh Dad, how I miss you. I miss your guidance, your stories, your laugh. You were absolutely the best dad ever, and I am blessed that you were mine. We shared so much together, and my memories are priceless. You taught me how to ride a bike, how to drive, how to always to whatever I started until it was complete. Thank you for all the love and understanding you gave me. You are always in my heart. PS. I hope you and Mom are living it up!!
John Long
June 10, 2011
I was deeply sadden to hear about Pete's passing.I worked at his V/W store at Fife in the 70's I always consider him to be one of the best people that I ever worked for. Rest in peace you will be missed.
Emily Quick
June 1, 2011
Dear Grandpa - I never got to know you real well, but I heard lots of stories from my mom. I will miss you, Grandpa. I love you, your granddaughter, Emily Sierra Quick
DIANE ROSEN HALFERTY
May 31, 2011
Sorry to hear about Pete's passing. Condolences to his family ...Knew him back in the 50's when I was the first woman Race Chair for the NW Region of the Sports Car Club of America...and saw him race and win at Laguna Seca...He was an interesting man, loved his fast cars and a pioneer in Northwest racing...Diane Rosen Halferty
Juergen Ringmann
May 30, 2011
Pete was my first employer, together with Jerry Barker and William Boeing Jr., at East Pike Street and Melrose, Vokswagen Washington Inc. My mother purchased a 1953 Vokswagen for me at that time and I found a job with the company, working in the parts department together with Baldor Klein, where Dick Schmidt was the mechanic, who did a lot of the work for Pete. I had the privilege of watching him race many times, in various places. I will always remember Pete. I would love to visit his grave site and pay my last respects. I am forwarding the obituary to a dear friend of mine, race driver, Jerry Grant, whom Pete knew very well, I'm sure. Jerry lives in California.
My deepest sympathy to his two daughters and extended family.
May the eternal God rest his soul in peace.
Sincerely, Juergen Ringmann
Pastor (Emeritus)
Valley View German Church
Tacoma, Wasington
Gord Swanson
May 25, 2011
I shall fondly remember Pete from the earliest days at Westwood and Kent. Always the gentleman and always fast. I'm so glad we had the chance to reconnect in 2003 ... it was like 50 years had disappeared.
While we didn't know each other well, I admired Pete as a person and as a friend. I know that these past few years were the most difficult laps of all. Rest well old friend, rest well.
Vickie Clark
May 24, 2011
Laurie, Jerele, Jana, Chris, Linda, Lisa, & Victoria,
I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I have fond memories of my time being friend's with the Lovely girls (Laurie, Jerele, and Jana). I remember Pete being a nice yet quiet leader of the Lovely family. My deepest sympathies are with you all in your time of grieving.
Doug Lovely
May 23, 2011
My condolences to Pete's family and friends. A past Livingston resident sent the news of his passing to a Livingston group who keep track of Park High School graduates. I believe that Pete's father, Gerard "Jiggs" (I hope I've got that right), was a cousin of my granddad Bryan Thomas Lovely. Would enjoy hearing from Pete's family, especially anyone who might be able to fill in the family tree. Again, my sympathy for your loss.
Dan Gurney
May 23, 2011
We thought Pete could not possibly be older than his early 60’s.
He always looked like a young man.
He was quiet and polite, but below the surface he was also one very courageous, daring, adventurous globe trotting competitor.
He did not “toot his own horn,” but nevertheless, he did pass many others when he had his hands on the steering wheel.
God’s Speed Pete!
Dan Gurney
Garth Saylor
May 23, 2011
I'm glad I got to spend the time with you that I did. Watching you race was incredible! You will be missed by many.
jim martin
May 22, 2011
Mr Lovely, I already miss the talks about your life journeys and the cool cars that you had. I think about Mrs Lovely and remember you both often. People come into our lives that make that everlasting impression and that is what the both of you did.You were not old people you both were cool people you new how to dress and act and have fun even though you were in your eighties Mr. Lovely you made it to the finish line with class, dignity, an admiration and I will miss you both.
Jerel Lovely
May 22, 2011
Oh, Dad, what a wonderful inspiration you were to me and so many others. What a wonderful childhood you gave me, such awesome memories I cherish. I love you, Dad. Please kiss Mom for me, and remember I will think of you both daily. Love always, Jerele
Jana Lovely
May 22, 2011
Dad, There are few words I have right now. Thanks for being my Dad and all you've done for me. You will be sorely missed.
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