Harold Peters

Former Alaska resident Harold Kingston Peters, 77, died June 18, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., after a brief illness.
A private family ceremony will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Seattle. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of one's choice. A celebration of life memorial will be held at a later date.
He was born Jan. 6, 1930, in Seattle to Kenneth Kingston and Ruth Janet (Potter). Growing up in West Seattle, his fondest memories were of scouting, which included counseling at Camp Parsons and exploring the Olympic Mountains. He also cherished the time he spent roaming the beaches and woods at his family's beloved "camp" on Camano Island. A 1948 graduate of West Seattle High School, he maintained a strong relationship with his former classmates and was proud to be a longtime member of the Monogram Club.
In 1952, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Shortly thereafter, he married the love of his life, Camille Peterson. This was the beginning of numerous adventures. Upon retiring from the Army, they returned to Seattle from Germany with the first two of their four children. King became a homebuilder and developer in Seattle. The completion of a large retirement community in White Center, Kingston Village, which he owned and managed for many years was the culmination of his career in the Evergreen State.
In 1974, he moved his family to Anchorage, where he became a successful real estate developer. He also explored and embraced all the wonders Alaska had to offer. In 1982, he and Camille purchased a classic yacht in the south of France and with their family, sailed it back to Seattle. Their four-month voyage provided a fount of anecdotes and stories for the years to come. Upon reaching home, they spent a year completely retrofitting their beloved Northwind. They lived their dream for the next 12 years, including a trip up the Inside Passage of Alaska to Kodiak Island.
After selling Northwind, they eventually settled in Bellingham, Wash., to be close to children and grandchildren.
"Kingston Peters was a living example of the West Point motto, "Duty, Honor, Country', words that he lived by and kept close to his heart throughout his life," his family wrote. "Although his death has left a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends, his faith assures us that he is now on the greatest adventure of his life!"
King was preceded in death by his parents and also by the tragic death of his son-in-law, Peter McDonald in June 2006 and Pete's "son," Wolfgang, in June 2007.
He is survived by his wife and soulmate of 55 years, Camille; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Allen Francisco of Poulsbo, Wash.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Karen Peters of Anchorage, and Kyle and Susan Peters of Seattle; and daughter, Kelli McDonald of Bellingham; grandchildren, Andrew Francisco, Sunny Peters, and Kameron and Kalen Peters will sorely miss their "Pops." His only great grandchild, Kwynci Shea Peters, brought him additional joy and he treasured every moment he was able to spend with her.
Arrangements are with Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Seattle.