Frank E. Peters

1934 - 2018

Frank E. Peters died peacefully on November 15, 2018 at the age of 84. He was born on April 2, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to his loving parents, Leonard and Lydia (Sampson) Peters. Frank graduated from Detroit's Cass Tech High School, then joined the Air Force. During his first assignment in South Texas he met Opal (Jean) Scott, his wife of 59 years. While in the Air Force he obtained his degree in accounting from Sacramento State. After his Air Force retirement, he went to work for the State of California until his second retirement in 1992. Frank was a Freemason and Shriner. He spent many years of his retirement as a dedicated volunteer driver for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. He enjoyed traveling, reading and his devoted canine companions. Frank is survived by his daughter Kathryne (Mike) Louritt of Florissant, Colorado; Laura (Michael) Peters Ross of Lincoln, California; and Brenda Freeman of Sacramento, California. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jeffrey, Karyn, and Nikolai Louritt; and Jonah Freeman. He was preceded in death by his only brother George; his wife Jean; his son David; and his granddaughter Melissa Louritt. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2018 at the Bicentennial Daylight Lodge No. 830. The address is 3010 Becerra Way, Sacramento, CA 95860. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Sacramento. Frank is loved and will be missed by his family and friends.