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1953
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2013
John Peterson Obituary
John was born April 6, 1953, in Baltimore, Md., to Arvin Ellsworth Peterson and Sara Jane (McGraw) Peterson. John served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from 1969-1975. After completing his service, John was employed as a truck driver for most of his life. He traveled to Alaska 17 years ago and worked at the Santa Clause House and appeared as Kris Kringle for 7 years. His loved his Yamaha and enjoyed his travels in the state. John also drove visitors to the Interior to and from Chena Hot Springs during the tourist seasons.
John is survived by his brother, William Dean, of Crownsville, Md.; sisters Annetta Buchal, of Brooklynn Park, Md., DeborahLaVille, of Brooklynn Park, Md., Harriett Jackson, of Brooklynn Park, Md., and Mary Carpenter, of Childersburg, Ala.; two daughters, Carmen Peterson White, of Sylacauga, Ala., and Angela Peterson; grandson, Alex White; cousins, nieces and nephews across the country; and his friends in North Pole and Fairbanks. John is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Robert McGraw and Donald Peterson.
John's remains will go back to Alabama and be laid to rest by his family.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Peterson
May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
Great visit! You are missed, especially the wonderful laugh!!
May 29, 2013
May 29, 2013
Dear John (Kris), We are so saddened by the fact that your time with us and the rest of your wonderful family was so short. However, we know you were welcomed into your new Heavenly home by all of our loved ones who had gone before. Your radiant smile and wonderful personality will be missed by all who love you! The O'Neils--Aunt Sandy, Uncle John and John, Jr. in Arnold, MD
May 15, 2013
Hey big Bro, just wanted to let you know when you moved to Alaska I truely missed you and knew it would be a while before I would see you again, now I won't be seeing you until it is my turn to go to Heaven. I know that you living in Alaska was the best move you made in life because you never stayed in one place more than a couple of years and in Alaska you have been there for so many years and you loved beening there Love you your baby sis Honey [Harriett]
May 13, 2013
I Remember the times we visited at The Santa Claus House. I knew you as Kris here's to the laughs we shared, knowing they are continued in heaven.
Marilyn James
Horn
May 12, 2013
We will always know you as Santa, you will be dearly missed.
Bruce Meston
May 11, 2013
John was a great man and friend one of the nicest man I've met I worked and talked with him while at Santa Claus House He even plowed my driveway in his Santa Suit I will never forget you my friend.
May 11, 2013
Dear John,
Bill and I will miss you. Sharon & Terri would love to share with their friends that that Kris Kringle called them from the North Pole. They would explain that their father was Kris Kringle's Brother!! You will not be forgotton.
Love, Bill, Ruth, Sharon & Terri, Weston & Will
Renee Klatt
May 10, 2013
You also delivered pizza in North Pole!My grandkids were so shocked to see you and get a candy cane with their pizza. I loved seeing you at Safeway and getting my candy cane when you checked out with me. You will be missed, you did a great job on earth i'm sure you will continue in Heaven!Thank you for all the smiles!
Debe Yoder Hooley
May 7, 2013
Even though we never met, you left an imprint on my heart by the wonderful things your sister, Mary Carpenter shared with me. She was so proud of you and loved you dearly. Praying for the family and their loss....their loss is Heaven's gain.
Amy Birdsong
May 7, 2013
We are missing you greatly. No next door neighbor will ever compare to you. Love and miss you tons! See you in heaven one day!
Santa Claus
May 6, 2013
John, I wish I got to know you in a deeper way,but the times we talked and shared things together will always be in my heart. My dear brother in Christ you are now without pain and suffering! You are in the presence of your Lord and Saviour walking on the streets of gold. What a home coming that was! The legacy you set for me at the Santa Claus House was amazing. I will always be indebted to you for the path you made my work that much more enjoyable. God Bless your family and may each of you know the impact Kris Kringle made in the lifes of each person in North Pole!!! Faithfully Yours, Santa Claus. of the SCH Presently.
Dennis Wilson
May 6, 2013
We love and will miss you greatly.R.I.P. your friend.
May 6, 2013
Kris will always be Santa to our family. We love and miss you. The Perry Family from North Pole, Alaska.
Paulina lavilla
May 6, 2013
We all love you! From the kids Tristan, Mariah, Alexis, Jayven, Annaleah, Trent, Tia, Matt, Adam, Kelsey, Brandon, Weston & Will.
Love all your family in Maryland!
Paulina Lavilla
May 6, 2013
Hello Uncle John, It's Paulina & Tristan! I hope you know how much we all love you and miss you already! It's so sad you had to leave this world to early in life but everything you've done over the years has left a mark on every town and and every person you met. I know now that you arent in anymore pain and thats all we've ever wanted for you. Love you Uncle John, ill see you in my dreams, Rest in paradise
May 6, 2013
(Ecclesiastes 9:5) For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all, neither do they anymore have wages, because the remembrance of them has been forgotten. University Park, Illinois
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