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1919
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2016
PETE SEVERANCE Obituary
Pete was born in Redlands, CA to William R. and Susan G. Severance on May 2, 1919. He passed away on June 13, 2016. Pete joined the U.S. Navy in 1939 attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander and was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. He was Standard Oil Distributor for 30 years in El Centro. Pete was an expert sailor winning world championships in his class in 1975 and 1976. He and Jeri enjoyed camping throughout Mexico and traveling to different countries around the world. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 73 years, Geraldine and daughter, Candice Bright (Lon). He is survived by his sons, Peter G. (Sherry) Jr., William C. and Mark S. (Denise); grandchildren, Peter III, Jana Corby, Cristin, Dan, Zack, Joseph, Sarah, Ryan and 9 great-grandchildren. No services will be held.
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August 1, 2016
Dear Pete and family
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad.
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at such a sad time. May your memories comfort you.
Nadyne(Gatlin) and Jimmy Larkins
July 29, 2016
Pete and Sherry, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Praying for the family.
Sharon Jester Murray
Dorothy Green
July 20, 2016
To the Family of Pete,
He was our neighbor on Wensley.
What a great person he was. He had so many good times with all his adventures.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Just know that he is in the Arms of Jesus.
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