Randy Lee Peterson

RANDY LEE PETERSON 5/27/56 - 7/19/04 A loving husband, father, son and brother, who never stopped living life to its fullest. Randy Peterson passed away due to an accident on July 19, 2004. He was born May 27, 1956, in Norco, Ca. and grew up in Orange, CA. He graduated from Orange High School in 1974 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Randy graduated from UCLA in 1981 with a B.S. Degree in Psychology/Biology. After graduating he attended Officer Training School and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Randy began pilot training in 1981 and spent just over 11 years on active duty before his departure in May 1980. During those 11 years Randy earned numerous military awards. After active duty he continued his career in the Air Force reserves. He retired from the Air Force in 2003, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. At the time of his passing Randy was employed as a pilot for Delta Airlines. Randy loved life and made everyone that came in contact with him smile. His witty sense of humor and lust for life will forever be remembered. He will be truly missed. Randy is survived by his wife Lorene Berlin Peterson of Santa Barbara, Ca; daughter Amy Peterson of Vacaville, Ca; son Logan Peterson of Davis, Ca; his mother Patsy R. Hull of Orange, Ca; father Richard B. Peterson of Diamondhead, Ms; step-father Roy A. Hull of Orange, Ca; brothers Tom Peterson, Roger Peterson, and Ross Peterson; step-sisters Marsha Hull and Terry Pernoski; step brothers Tim and Tom Hull; and his dog Jack. A Memorial Service will be held at Travis Air Force Base in northern California on July 27, 2004 at 11:00a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the Amy Peterson Trust Fund c/o Tom Peterson 611 Anton Blvd. #120 Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626.