Peter Mattson Obituary

Peter, you were a perfect part of our family. We all miss you terribly.

Even after all this time, I still grieve for the loss of Peter. I had the privilege of getting to know him during my sister's piano lessons, and enjoyed playing with him. Being able to witness the different stages of his life from infant to young adulthood was a true pleasure. I cherish his smile and how he brought joy to those around him. His passing was heartbreaking, and my thoughts go to his family and those close to him. Rest in peace, Peter.

Remembering peter on this day and always and holding you all close to my heart. ❤

I will never forget this wonderful young man / much love to Allan and Sue.

We are heartbroken over the loss of your dear Peter. We hope that the love and prayers of family and friends gives some comfort until you meet again.

Susan and Allan we are so terribly shaken over the loss of Peter. We took his ever present smile and charm for granted. He had a way of making people feel like he had their back, like he would accomplish anything he put his mind to. He was so well spoken and had this light that just came from his soul. I really can't fathom the depths of your pain but know that you are not alone. Know also that you raised 2 wonderful sons. Alex is such a fine young man and family has to be about falling into each other when life gets unbearable. Thank you to your entire family for giving Peter a full and abundant life- your love and devotion and fight for this young ,an will not be forgotten.

Allan, Sue and Alex, words are not enough, just know how special Peter was to all of us. Thoughts and prayers.

I often look to the stars at night, and think about life. Since that night, I've thought of it differently. We are all born of the stars, Peter was and is no different. Peter has returned since, to his place amongst the skies. I see a bright, new little star in the sky while I gaze, and I become fixed on that, single star. I softly whisper Peter's and my own name, and I know, in a way, that he is smiling back, and doing the same.

Thank you for being in our lives, Peter, and thank you for continuing to be a factor in this ever expanding existence of ours.

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I see an image of a sailboat setting out on a voyage. As it leaves port, I am filled with sadness at its parting, yet I know that, however small it appears as it nears the horizon, it is still the same sailboat that was just in port and that one day I will see it again.

I will always cherish the stained- glass cat that Peter made for me. It has hung in my home since he gave it to me at the end of 8th grade. I feel so lucky to have been his teacher. His gentle spirit made me a better person.

Words can't express our sadness for your loss. You are in our hearts. All our love,

Sending you my deepest condolences!
So sorry for your lost.

Our deepest condolences to you and all whom you love. We pray for God's comfort and strength in the face of this tragedy.

Wes and Carol

Dear Susan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My deepest condolences.

Larisa Fomina, New York

Dear Sue and family
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you
Ruth - from Houston

Dear Sue, Allan and Alexander, I am so sorry for your loss of Peter. You are in my thoughts and prays. Much love x

Dear Allen,Sue and Alex, our prayers are with you I thought Peter was a beautiful child he will be missed! Linda and Bob Grable Xenia, Ohio

From hearts all over the world.

Our thoughts are in tune with your thoughts, Allan and Susan. We sorrow with you as you sorrow with us. God is with you. And remember we are close by.

We will always remember our time with Peter as joyful. We are blessed to have known him and his wonderful family. Although it is hard to understand God's plan for us we can take comfort knowing that we will see Peter again. We miss him.

Dear Allan, Sue and Alex,
We were shocked to hear the news of Peter's passing away. It seems like yesterday you brought him to your Cramer Rd. home after so much waiting and making trips to India. From nudies to nappies and all the other adjustments you went through, how blessed he was to have been loved so deeply by you, which is something many kids don't receive even from their "natural" parents. It sounds like he had a very full life, although so short, but our faith assures us that he is in the hands of our most loving Creator and after this painful separation you will see him again in God's beautiful kingdom. We are so sorry for your pain and you will be in our thoughts and prayers,
Becky and Dan Gufrey

Dear Family, my heart grieves with you in your loss of Peter. It's a time of difficult feelings and sorrow for a young man's death. I hold memories of a baby boy brought to America by his proud parents. A small boy laughing and playing with his brother. I am so sorry... Blessings

I do not have enough words to give condolence and I never prepared to hear this sad news in my life time. I love Peter so much. As a head of the orphanage here in kakinada, India, Peter is still in my eyes and in my heart.,I pray for his soul to rest in peace and bring peace to his parents and to his relatives and friends. I Love you Peter. You are a great man...you have so much of compassion for the suffering of indian poor. Love you...love you..love you....all my life

Families are never prepared for this painful loss. Please know that Peter is safe, loved, and treasured beyond all imagining. This path of grief is very bumpy, so I pray for angels to help you along until you are able to hold this beautiful soul in your loving arms again. Sending prayers, peace and love to your family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am so sorry for your loss. Peter was a great kid. He is missed. My favorite memory of him was his smile and fun nature. I really enjoyed working with your family in Science Olympiad. It is hard to know what to say when I know your hearts are breaking. Hang in There!

Safe journey,Peter. Peace tou your loved ones.

I try not to think of it as saying goodbye, but as a ship setting out on a journey, disappearing over the horizon. I know it's still there, even though I can't see it, and I know one day I'll see it again.

Peter has died and the shock of it brought back to my mind the fragility of life and how we all should cherish and savour every moment of it. I always thought that I would get to meet Peter in person, as I have known his parents, Sue and Allan, for so long. But the years became decades and I left it too long, missing out on seeing their family, and how their lives have grown, because there was always something else in the way and I could always see them next year. I am sorry Peter I would have liked to have known you, your parents are some of the best people I have met anywhere in the world, and from what I have seen from afar you were too.

We will always remember the funny, active and lively Peter with a smile in our hearts. Such time's as when he came out to play with our pony and jumped right onto his back with no fear ( I'm not sure Little Red quite knew what to think of that little boy ) , watching him run right up the monkey bridge at such a young age and dart across like there was nothing to it, calling to Maddy to hurry up!, and so many more warm memories. Peter we will miss you. Stephanie and Madelyn Carr/Regennitter

We love you, Peter. You were so light hearted and loving. I loved sharing high school experiences with you, and Ill see you on the flipside, buddy. Keep wrestling with the Big Man!

Love to the whole family,
Susan