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Peter Joachim Obituary
Peter Ladd Joachim left us unexpectedly on Wednesday May 19th, 2010 at the age of 77. Pete was born September 28th 1932 in Plainview Minnesota, and moved to Phoenix in 1936 where his family owned and operated a diner, The Dinner Pail. As a young man Pete was determined to be a cowboy, he learned a lot about the cowboy business while attending the Boy Scout camp near Payson. Pete became a wrangler for the Boy Scouts, taking care of the livestock and teaching other young men how to ride the trails. A talented singer, guitar player and hard worker, Pete's occupations included working as a cowboy, singing on a Channel 5 variety show, working as a firefighter and as a saddle maker. Pete was one of the original White Knights at the Green Gables Restaurant back in the early 1950's and was working as a Knight on horseback when he asked the love of his life, Bessie Nelson, out on their first date. Pete and Bess were married January 25th, 1952. Pete hired on at Arizona Public Service in 1953 in an entry level position, he became a Journeyman Electrician and retired in 1988 as the Supervisor of Labor Relations. After retirement Pete went to work as an Associate for M.A.R.C. and was still presenting programs at the time of his death. Pete was on the Board of Directors and a member of the Roosevelt Rough Riders as well as a member of the Verde Vaqueros. Pete is survived by his wife Bessie, 3 daughters, Mickey (John) Bowen, Sheri Monet, and Sarah Joachim, 9 grandchildren, Todd Bowen, Mindy (Joel) Skousen, Sunny Bowen, Amanda (Jeff) Shafer, Dean (Trisha) Erb, Elizabeth Claxton, Rachel (Virgil) Brooks, Reese VanHassel, Peter VanHassel and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. June 12th, Scottsdale Bible Church in the Chapel 7901 E. Shea Blvd. Reception will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the BSA Council Service Center 2969 N. Greenfield in Phoenix (N of Thomas near 20th St) Donations to the Roosevelt Rough Riders can be made to: Attn: Kim Bergeron Roosevelt Rough Riders PO Box 14042 Tempe, AZ 85284-0068. For donations made directly to the Boy Scouts Please send to: Suzanne Herrmann Grand Canyon Council 2969 N. Greenfield Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016 Please indicate clearly on your check or include a note with your donation, in Memory of Pete Joachim. Menke Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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June 27, 2010
Hi Sarah, I was glad to know your Dad at APS. He left us too soon. I will truly miss him along with many others. May God Bless you and your family. Take care. Shan Smith-Whitley - Glendale
June 27, 2010
Pete Joachim, to me, was the quintesential cowboy. He had and practised those traditional qualities we associate with cowboys in our Arizona Culture and he lived that. He was a kind, gentle, thoughtful man with firm opinions. His friendship to me was a golden gift and unforetable. I, like others, will miss him because I am a better person for having known him and we live in a better world because he was here. Patrick O'Reilly
June 11, 2010
I always enjoyed Pete's company on the Verde Ride. His music and good humor are special. Rob Lindstrom
Jim Gerdes
June 9, 2010
I did not know Pete for nearly long enough, but I quickly got to know him well ... the advantage of a sincere and caring personality. I will greatly miss his presence on the Verde Vaqueros rides for the wisdom, the songs and genuine sincerity that he brought to the ride.
June 7, 2010
Gentle. Kind. Honest. Friendly. These and many more describe Pete. Very few of us is irreplacable but Pete came as close to that as I have ever known. His departure leaves a silence at our campfire but looking back, we were honored to have known him.
Dave Gibeault, Tucson
June 7, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great man with a giant heart. He will be missed always. With sympathy, Kim and Lou Bergeron
Everett Griffin
June 6, 2010
Rest well Pete, it was a good ride. Thanks for all the memories we both enjoyed creating.
Ev Griffin
Carolyn (Sales) Savage
June 6, 2010
Dear Sheri and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I pray that the love of God enfolds you and your family during this time of grief.
Carolyn (Sales) Savage
Sarah Joachim
June 6, 2010
I miss you Dad. Love Sarah.
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