Peter Charles Swanhuyser

There have been precious few men that I have known in my life who so clearly showed me something of how to be "a man". Peter was such a man and left a long lasting impression on me as a young man. That bit of light will forever be a part of who I am now as a father, a grandfather, a partner and a builder. Go well my friend.

Me and my family have a long history with Peter through years of visits to with Jesse and family whom we lived with for many years. Lucky us! Peter was gruff, humorous, caring and accepting. Even as an older man - he rolled up his sleeves and built foundations (yurts, decks, tables and more!) that allowed us to convene and connect as families and community. He was a good man and I feel lucky to know such a legend of a human being. Until we meet again Peter!

I never knew or met this fine gentleman. I've only read his obit. But if you saw the amount of tears rolling down my face, you would see how much just reading about his life effected mine. I can relate in so many ways. I only wish I could have become a minuscule tiny atom of the same qualities and fortitude this man had. You all were very fortunate to have him in your lives. Peace.

I was Peter´s lumber supplier on his jobs, good guy, many discussions on life and family, condolences to his family, RIP Peter ( don´t call him Pete)