Obituary of Frank R. Peterson

Frank “Pete” Peterson passed away at the age of 64 at his home in Salem, OR. He was the son of Frank and Rosalie Peterson, born August 26, 1945 in Dallas, OR. He graduated from Central High School in Independence, OR where he was an excellent athlete. He was a 2 time state champion at football and basketball and he was voted most friendly in his class of 1963. After High School, Pete joined the US Army where he served for 3 years, serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He went to work in the plywood industry, working many years for Boise Cascade in Independence. Pete was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing and volunteered as a coach for middle school track. He had many, many friends, he loved people and people loved him. Pete is survived by is spouse of 37 years, Carol; children Michael (Katherine) Montgomery of Salem, Scott (Denise) Montgomery of Terrebone; grandchildren Kayla Montgomery (Jordan Miller), Thomas Montgomery and Matthew Montgomery; brother Roy (Jackie) Peterson of San Diego, CA; sister Frances Weaver of Dallas, OR; mother in law Vera Robinette and sister in law Nancy Halhouli both of Salem. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elsie Kester. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM , Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Westgate Assembly of God, 1675 Wallace Road NW, Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Union Gospel Mission of Salem, http://ugmsalem.org/ or Westgate Assembly of God missions, http://westgateag.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Crown Memorial Center – Salem.