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GERALD PATRICK PETERSON
November 22, 1939 ˜ September 16, 2020
Our dear loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was surrounded by his family when he peacefully passed away at his Woodland, WA, home on Sept. 16, 2020 at the age of 80.
Born on Nov. 22, 1939, in Spalding, NE, he was raised by his grandparents from the age of 2.
He enjoyed being a lifelong farmer. Jerry felt so fortunate and thankful for his family and Christianity. He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. He married Roberta (Kysar) on May 19, 1962. They were married for 58 years.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Roberta of Woodland; children, Jeff Peterson of Woodland, Marty (Denise) Peterson of Ridgefield, WA, Matt (Judy) Peterson of Woodland, Jami (Randy) Hendrickson of Woodland, and Rena (Kent) Bellika of Woodland; along with his dear sister, Darlene Townsend of Grand Prairie, TX. He had 24 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren that each held a special place in his heart.
Funeral services were held on Sept. 20, 2020 at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Woodland, and his final resting place is at Frank Abel Cemetery in Woodland.
Donations may be made to the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1500, Woodland, WA 98674 or to the Ray Hickey Hospice House.
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I am so glad Jerry took the time to come see me while you were still completing the Northcut Farm renovation. He was a great friend . I still miss him and pray for all the loved ones he left behind.
Jerald Nelson
Friend
September 17, 2023
I first met Jerry when he came to Woodland. He was a little younger than I was but we both grew up on farms and always discussed all the beauty of farm life. I went into the automotive repair after high school and used to see the older boys when they needed the air conditioner on the tractor recharged. I told them their Dad never had the need for A/C on the old Moline his Grandpa had.
Prayers for the family and all who loved him.
I loved him more like a brother. Rest in Peace Jerry.
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Jerry Nelson
Friend
September 24, 2020
What a wonderful person Jerry was and will stay that way in our lifetimes. I cannot count all the young and older boys and girls that Jerry and Roberta found work for them on the farm teaching strong work habits along with a lot of laughs and how to make hard work a joy in your life. I'm so thankful that I got to know Jerry he lived the American dream and he and his family work long hours 365 days a year to make this dream come true. From a dairy to beef cattle, and berry's and raised a wonder family. My sympathy to the family and all those who new and loved Jerry.
Bud Sargent
Acquaintance
September 22, 2020
Jerry was very special to our family. We will miss him always.
Becky Bjur
Friend
September 22, 2020
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