Phoenix, Arizona
1923 - 2020
Willis Peterson1923 - 2020Willis Peterson, Arizona nature and wildlife photographer and author, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by family after a long struggle with illness.Willis 'Pete' Peterson was born 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota, a child of Swedish immigrant parents. He was raised...
Read MoreIn appreciation of Pete's beautiful body of work, his talent and his character.
With Deepest Sympathies,
The Family of Dr. John F. Prince
Teresa Prince Sims
July 28, 2020 | Acquaintance
Cluster of 50 Memorial Trees
teresa a sims
July 28, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ
I read "A Trip to Remember" (written so brilliantly 67 years after the event) in Arizona Highways Magazine, and thought, "No! No! No! This wonderful talent can't just simply be GONE!" I am now on a quest to find more works by this amazing man. My condolences to his family.
Jean Hutton
July 24, 2020
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Mary Mercer
June 07, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ
Willis Peterson was my mentor and teaching inspiration when I was hired to teach a beginning photography class as an adjunct faculty member in the fall of 1981 at Glendale Community College. He was already a legendary photographer and teacher, but was also a very kind and generous mentor and person. Willis was a brilliant photographer with a love and passion for the natural world. I am very grateful to have known him. My thoughts and respect to his beloved family. Respectfully, Professor...
Darilyn Rowan
June 05, 2020 | Friend
