John Howard Peterson
March 15,1920 – June 6,2015
John was born March 15,1920 at the family farm near Galahad, Alberta and passed away peacefully at his Kamloops home on June 6,2015.
John and his wife Mary moved from Alberta to North Kamloops in 1945 where they lived until 1952 when they moved to an acreage in Brocklehurst. There children were born in Kamloops and spent the majority of their lives in the Brocklehurst home.
John started work on the farm at Tranquille, moved to the Powerhouse, went back to school, worked his way up and retired as Chief Stationary Engineer at the Powerhouse.
He was coach for the boy’s softball team, a Cub Scout leader and was on the committee that brought Norborc Stadium to McArthur Island Park. He was also an active member of both Oddfellows Tatnai Lodge #9 and Oddfellows Excelsior Rebekah Lodge #23. He dearly loved his golfing as well as curling and bowling.
John was predeceased by his wife Mary in 2005 and was the last survivor of six children.
He is survived by his children, Edna Flieger, Howie (Judy) Peterson, Joanne (Walter) Worsfold as well as former sons-in-law Robert Flieger and Spencer Colman (Mary-Ellen). Grandchildren Aaron (Tanya) Flieger, Diana (Chuck) Cattermole, Jennifer (James) Auclair, Bradley Peterson, Kirk Colman and Kimberly (Kyle Colman). Great Grandchildren Tyler and Andrea Flieger, Frankie and Jaxon Bruno, Seth and Aaron Cattermole, Devyn and Ivy Auclair and Colton Worsfold. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews as well as close and long time family and friends.
A huge thank you to Interior Health for all their help and support including the nurses and the respite girls which allowed us to keep Dad at home. Thank you so much!
A scent free service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, June 13,2015 at the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel, 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops B.C V2B 2H7
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA, 1211 8th street Kamloops B.c V2B 2Y3 or to the Kamloops Food Bank, PO Box1513 Station Main, Kamloops BC V2C 6L8 in honour of John’s name will be greatly appreciated
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With deepest sympathy for all the family. May time heal your pain and wonderful memories live on forever. I have fond memories of us girls roaming all around Brocklehurst on our horses. John was always there to help us get saddled up, and help with any horse issues.
I remember John as a kind and generous man. Our family had many fun times at Peterson’s cabin on Neskonlith Lake. John was always ready to drive his boat for the water skiers whether they were just learning or experienced.
My sincere sympathy to Edna, Howie and Joanne and their families in the loss of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
I remember John as a kind and generous man. Our family had many fun times at Peterson’s cabin on Neskonlith Lake. John was always ready to drive his boat for the water skiers whether they were just learning or experienced.
My sincere sympathy to Edna, Howie and Joanne and their families in the loss of their father, grandfather and great-grandfather.