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PETER WETHERILL Obituary
PETER WIDENER, passed away of natural causes on February 19th 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach FL. Peter was raised at Happy Hill Farm, in Newtown Square PA, by his mother, the late Ella Widener Wetherill and his late father, Cortright Wetherill. He is survived by his brother, Cortright Wetherill Jr.; his sister-in-law, Janice N. Wetherill and their children, Amanda Widener Wetherill Holmes and Cortright Wetherill III of Malvern PA.
Peter had a love of horses and horse sports that carried forward from his mother and father's involvement in racing and show horses. Peter was an accomplished horseman and rode to many National champion-ships aboard his wonderful horses, Junior League, Desert Storm and Hudson.
In addition to his own riding accomplishments, he was a great supporter of the United States Equestrian Team. Most recently his horse Cedric was a member of the gold medal team in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, and his horse Anthem was a decade's long member of the International Nations Cup efforts. Peter also had a great love of racing and his horses raced from Saratoga Springs; Belmont, New York to Gulf Stream FL.
Peter made his home in Wellington FL, and he also owned a magnificent Chateau in France.
A Viewing will be held at PALMS WEST FUNERAL HOME, 110 Business Parkway State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach FL, on Wednesday, February 24th 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
The Funeral Service will be held at St. David's In -The Pines Episcopal Church, 465 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington FL, on Thursday, February 25th 2010, 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road Kennett Square PA 19348.
Peter will be sorely missed by his numerous friends and family.
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kavar kerr
March 21, 2010
Peter was a lovely man & a wonderful friend. His generosity knew no bounds. I loved his laugh more than anything! It came from his soul! I will miss his smile, his joy in frivolity, & most of all his tender loving spirit! His pleasure in what he gave to others was heart rendering. I hope you are galloping across a glorious green field on your favorite steed right now! With love,
Kavar
Richard Spoehr
March 5, 2010
Such sad news on hearing of Peter's death. I have magical memories of happy times at Chateau Drouilly with "the boys' and experienced their warm and generous hospitality.
Peter's contribution to the calibre of the U.S. showjumping team was awesome and his larger than life personalty will indeed be missed.
I would like to extend my sympathies and deepest condolances to his family.
Richard Spoehr
North Adelaide
South Australia
Sherry Freeman
February 25, 2010
Peter's kindness and generosity will be missed by all of us who were lucky to have known him. My sincere condolences to his family.
sue de brantes
February 24, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Peter. I'm proud to have known such a kind, warm and brilliant person. My prayers and thoughts are with him and with those he left behind.
Sue Sauvage de Brantes
audrey & florian moreno
February 24, 2010
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
You will stay in our thoughts.
Audrey & Florian MORENO
the gardeners
February 24, 2010
please accep our codolences, you and your family
you are in thoughts
Marcel, Brigitte, Nathalie, Jean-Marie
February 24, 2010
I knew you since birth and I am so very
sad to hear this awful news. My thoughts are with you and your family and all the wonderful years we all shared at Happy Hill. I will never forget you and your wonderful family, and the love you always showed my mom
"Angie" and myself.
God Bless you and tell everyone up there I send my love.
Gwennie
February 24, 2010
The entire horse community will miss seeing your smiling face....it will never be quite the same...My condolences to your entire family. Kiki Umla
February 24, 2010
WE miss you already......you have brought so much joy to my life....Judy Kelly
February 24, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Edwina Vauclain
February 23, 2010
How sorry I am to hear about Peter. My condolences to his family, and, may he rest in peace.
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