PETER L. SHELTON

SHELTON--Peter Laros. Peter will be forever missed and remembered as a loving Father, devoted Husband, Partner, Mentor and a key Driver of the Creative Force that is Shelton, Mindel & Associates. Peter did everything you couldn't see because his humble nature kept him behind the scene. Peter was a visionary who invented the seemingly inevitable. He had a creative mind that always strived for perfection. Whenever we look at anything, are posed with a problem or asked for a solution we quietly reflect ... what would Peter think? He was extremely private and chose to keep his courageous and dignified battle with cancer just that. Peter and partner, Lee Mindel received the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian National Design award from the First Lady, Michelle Obama, at the White House. The night before the event, he expressed to Lee, that although he had a hard time believing in religion he would never lose his faith in the value of the creative. We at SMA are deeply saddened by our loss but embrace moving forward with his inspiration and how he taught us all to challenge and resolve. We console and send our love to his devoted wife Laura Bennett Shelton and his beloved six children Cleo Bennett, Peik, Truman, Pierson, Larson and Finn Shelton. There will be a tribute held in his honor at the Seagram Building Four Seasons Restaurant, located at 99 East 52nd Street, on Tuesday, September 11th 2012 between the hours of 4 and 6pm. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to: The RK Laros Foundation, Elizabeth Mowrer, Executive Director, RK Laros Foundation, 4513 Virginia Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. 610-867-8452.