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Christian Petersen Obituary

PETERSEN, CHRISTIAN S. (CHRIS) 94, Passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2006. Born in Florence CA., December 2, 1911. He lived in Glen Avon for 85 years prior to his move to Riverside in November, 1997. Chris Petersen was a member of Glen Avon Volunteer Hts. Fire Department since it's beginning. He was Fire Chief from 1957-1961. He enjoyed gardening and deep sea fishing. Chris was a Foreman for the Cucamonga Pioneer Winery for 20 years. He retired from Riverside County Hospital on Magnolia Ave. in 1976. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Petersen of 59 years and daughter, Mildred Hendricks. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Petersen of Riverside; two grandsons, Tim Harrison of Riverside and Butch Harrison of Reedsport, Oregon; 9 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Friends may call at at Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary on Fri., 02/24 from 5-9pm. Graveside Services will be at Sat., 02/25, 10:30am at Evergreen Memorial Park in Riverside. ACHESON & GRAHAM GARDEN OF PRAYER MORTUARY (951) 688-1221

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2006.

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