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1932
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2014
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James Peters Obituary
Born on Feb. 11, 1932, in Salamanca, he was a son of the late Ralph and Emma Nies Peters. He was married Oct. 26, 1968, in the Congregational Church, to the former Elizabeth Bliesath, who predeceased him.
Mr. Peters was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the 65th Infantry Badge.
He was employed as a technician for the former New York Telephone Co. in Salamanca for 35 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post No. 535 and the former BPO Elks Lodge No. 1025.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Linda Haas of Salamanca; a stepson, William (Laura) Lewis of East Amherst; three granddaughters, Susan (Christopher) Magara of Randolph, Megan (Mark) Coulson of Florida and Caitlin Lewis of East Amherst; a grandson, W. Burt Lewis of California; a dedicated grandson, George Haas Jr. of Salamanca; and several nieces and nephews, including Wendy (Peter) Peters-Smith of Olean.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Wayne Peters, Donald Peters; and two sisters, Jeannette Redeye and E. Adell Peters.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held in the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, at a time to be announced.
E-condolences may be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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Don Peters,Jr.
April 16, 2014
Great Smile, Still remember Jim's Camp.
April 13, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. Please bare these difficult times with the hope God has given us thru his word for the near future. John 5: 25-29 gives us an overview of what He has planned for humanity. These verses can bring hope and peace to you and your family.
Diane (Peters) Cotten
April 11, 2014
Rest in peace Uncle Jim
Don & Betty Holmes
April 10, 2014
Gone but not forgotten. I will always be grateful for the many years that we enjoyed the visits with Uncle Jim at his camp.
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