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Peter Bryan Obituary
Peter Lyle Bryan, 69, died March 12, 2017 after an illness. He was born February 22, 1948 in Pomona, CA to Petrea & Hugh Bryan. He is preceded by a sister Susan Rice & brother James Bryan. He leaves a sister Donna Bryan Peterson, nephews David & Robert Rice, Kazan Peterson and a niece Sarahlynn Schenck.
Peter grew up in Pomona, CA with a loving extended family. When his father became manager at Sitka Pulp they moved to AK where he enjoyed boating, camping, fishing & hunting. He attended Sitka High 1962-1963. They moved to Eureka, CA in 1964 where he attended Eureka High graduating in 1966. He was drafted to serve as an Army clerk in Viet Nam. After he obtained an AA degree working in Radio. He took business at HSU. He was gentle and kind, enjoyed reading, collecting books, music, hiking and camping. He worked at AT&T in 1980's, DMV in 1990's, where he managed DMV in Weaverville by 2001. In 2009 he retired becoming a watch tower fire lookout which he loved. In 2011 he moved to Seattle to be near Donna, her family and his friend Joyce. He donated to wildlife, public radio and human rights charities. He researched ancestors including Calvin Henry Hale, an influential person in WA history.
He will be dearly missed as
we adored him for his warmth, kindness, intelligence and
great sense of humor.
Services will be held at Maple Valley Presbyterian Church Sunday April 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm.
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Lincoln Kaye
May 3, 2020
Waaaay late to be adding this, but just came upon Peter's obit while trying to dig up a contact # to check up on him in the Covid-19 lock down season. I knew Peter in his Trinity County days, first at the DMV and through the Library and (tiny) Dem caucus. Later we even shared a bed -- by turns, not simultaneously -- when we were on rota as USFS fire lookouts on Ironside mountain. One of the very few people who could truly be described as a gentleman and a scholar -- ie.e a gentle man and a heroically self-educated scholar. And an instinctive poet and keen naturalist. One of a kind; much missed.
Darvin DeShazer
October 11, 2019
I was a friend of Peters when he lived in the Arcata, CA area. We would listen to reggae and party. Rest in Peace old friend. (Good photo)
craig turner
April 28, 2017
I first met Pete in the Army where we trained together, went to Vietnam together and came home together. I hooked up with him many years later and he was the same gentle, great guy I remembered. One of the few true gentlemen I have ever met. God speed my friend.
Ted Deacon
April 7, 2017
My sincere condolences to Pete's family and friends.So sorry for your loss.
Pete was a very good friend for many years. Always considerate, kind and thoughtful with a friendly wry wit. He was someone who was interested in very many subjects and informed himself through his joy of reading and travel. We talked often about shared interests which I will greatly miss. Despite significant health challenges in the last few years Pete was still optimistic and thinking of the next earthly adventure he wanted to pursue and never dwelling on the health challenges he faced. I'm sure he has taken the same optimism with him on his latest journey. Rest in peace my friend.
Vonita McGee
April 6, 2017
Good bye my friend. You will be missed, but not forgotten. Each time I have a piece of Wurther's Hard Coffee and Carmel candy, I will remember you. I will remember your message. I will pass it on.
Until we meet again.
Your Bud,
Vonita
P.S. I 'll keep givin' them hell until then! You know me! Lol!
judy p
April 6, 2017
Pete looks just like he did in high school..Mr. Richmond always gave him such a hard time in class..and in the hallways..i didn't know him well but he was always such a nice and polite guy..sorry to hear of his passing..
April 6, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. Matthew 21:22
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