Frank Peterson

PETERSON, Dr. Frank Lowell October 1, 1934 - December 25, 2006 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear and beloved Frank. His family and loved ones were able to be at his side in the days and moments up to his quiet departure. Frank is pre-deceased by his eldest son, Si; father, Monte; mother, Martha; grand-daughter, Sarah; in-laws, Bud and Pat Swan; brother-in-law, Gary; and his nephew, baby James. Frank is survived by his loving wife and soul-mate, Jennifer Swan, six living children, twenty three grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Included are daughter, Lori (Brian) Eakett and their children, Stacy (Shane) Hillmer, Doug and his son, Dagan, Kristi (Doug) Reid, Lindsay, Breanne, and Kelsea; son, David (Kimberle) and their children, Max, Abbey, Sam, Eli, and Lilly; daughter, Leigh-Ann (Eric) Watt and their children, Taylor, Justin, and Hallie; son, Benjamin (Rachel) and their children, Garrett, Gentry, Griffen, and Grey; daughter, Barbara (Richard) Steele and their children, Lauren, Spencer, Tyler, Carson, and Ethan; and youngest daughter, Trish. Other beloved family members include brother, Hal (Adele) and their children, Mona and her children, Kristen and Tara, Calvin (Judy) and their children, Sara and Jonathan; first wife and mother of his first six children, Anita (Marinus) Begineman; sister-in-law, Marian Swan and her son, David; sister-in-law, Jessica Swan (Peter) and her son, David; Bette-Ann (Bob) McCaffery and her children, Robin (Geoff) Drummond and their daughter, Reilly, Erin and her son, Ben and Thomas. Born in Stirling, Alberta, and raised in Milk River and Warner, Frank excelled at academics and sports, winning many awards and scholarships. He attended the U of A, and in 1957, earned a degree in Education, and in 1963, a degree in Dentistry, for which he was awarded the Gold Medal. Frank taught dentistry at the U of A for over twenty years, and practiced privately for forty years. He was known to his patients, and the dental community, for his gentle painless dentistry. A life-long sports fan, Frank coached many teams, and his passion for golf led him to serve as President of Highlands Golf Club. Frank, a self-taught musician, spent many years playing piano, guitar, singing in Jazz clubs, and was an active board member for the Yardbird Suite. The music played right up to his final moments. Frank is also missed by his cherished dogs, Luke and Marty. The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for the care provided by homecare services, Dr. Micheal Princ, and especially Dr. Brad Stewart, whose compassion and friendship we will treasure forever. Truly a cool cat, Frank was suave, funny, brilliant and talented. He served others openly, but it is the quiet, private acts of kindness that most define him. He is sorely missed by us here, and lucky are those who are with him on the other side. To those who wish to extend thoughts, stories or memories of Frank may do so at frankpetersonmemorial@ocii.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society of Canada, or to the Edmonton Humane Society. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Frank's life will be held on Friday, January 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Highlands Golf Club, 6603 Ada Blvd. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre