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Jesse
March 27, 2023
My condolences.
Amen
March 24, 2023
Thank you for all you did for the native Americans and the love you shared
lynda smith
March 13, 2023
From-Lynda Loftus Smith & DuWayne Smith,and Rock,TX .... we knew Pete almost 60 years ago, when he was training new domestic Peace Corps -VISTA Volunteers in Tempe at ASU ---- We were so young then - just like wonderful PETE ZAH !!!! We later lived in Window Rock, working with BIA and St. Michaels assn Special Ed. --- RIP- our friend Pete ..BEST to his family, of course !!! xoxoxoxo
Jesse
March 13, 2023
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March 13, 2023
A great leader for the Navajo Nation, he set the pattern for others that came after him. Sincere sympathies to the Zah family, may help you to endure your time of loss.
Greg Williams
March 13, 2023
Grandfather welcomes your arrival
greg williams
March 12, 2023
A truly dedicated representative for the Navajo nation. Heartfelt condolences to the Zah family, may you find peace and strength from God to carry you through this very difficult time.
Larry Zeigler
March 9, 2023
I met Pete in 1967 working as a VISTA on the Navajo and Gila River Reservations. He participated in the VISTA training program at ASU a then I work with him for a while on the reservation. I remember Pete as a determined activist for Indian affairs, a thoughtful and effective teacher and a very kind person. I lived next to Pete and Ros and remember them as a close and loving family. Somewhere I have a picture of Pete with his daughter at about six years old asleep in his arms and that´s how I remember him above all as a good father and husband; though his accomplishments as an activist and leader were extraordinary.
Mary Ann Carr
March 9, 2023
While I was at Arizona State University as Director of Minority Engineering Program (MEP), Peterson Zah was serving as Advisory to the ASU President. Peterson was always so generous with his time to provide guidance. He once met me at Window Rock to host a discussion with Navajo leadership in support of education. He invited my husband and I to visit his home sharing many tribal artifacts, stories of his incredible career and pride of his family and culture. It was all done in the most humble manner. I realized I was in the presence of a great leader. I feel blessed that I had the honor to work with this generous, dedicated person of the Native People . May you RIP
March 9, 2023
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May God who comforts all during difficult times comfort the family.
March 9, 2023
Prayers for the Zah family, so very sorry for your loss.
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