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Thomas Peterson
06/17/1946 — 07/10/2017
From Benton City, WA | Born in Desmoines, IA
Thomas Peterson
Thomas Edward Peterson
June 17, 1946 – July 10, 2017
Thomas was born in DE Moines, Iowa to Robert and Mildred Peterson. Thomas passed away at the Hospice House in Kennewick Washington with his family by his side.
Thomas served very proudly in the United States Navy 1963 – 1967 he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Vietnam.
Thomas lived in the Benton City area for over 33 years where he worked as a Water Master for Kiona Irrigation.
He married the love of his life Cathy on August 12, 1972. They had six wonderful children. Thomas loved spending his free time fishing with his wife Cathy and his children; he loved his garden and enjoyed providing fresh foods for family and friends. He loved the family gatherings in his back yard. Thomas will always be loved and missed. He was a Jack of All Trades; he could fix and build anything.
Thomas is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Steve (Ana), Shawn (Shalea), Robert (Nicki), daughter Tammy Peterson. Jonathan Hinton, who is like a son to them. Brothers; Sam and Randy Peterson, sisters; Coral and Janet. Grandchildren; Brandon Peterson, Jacob Hinton, Colleen Peterson and Tristan Peterson, many nieces, nephews and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Brothers Charles, Steve and Frank. Daughters Sherrill and Stephanie. Mother and Father in Law; Doris and Doug Norman, Nephew James Daley and many other family members.
The family wants to invite all who knew Thomas to A Celebration of Life that will be held is his favorite place his Back Yard on Saturday July 22, 2017 at 1:00 PM “Come as you are” 44602 N. River Road, Benton City, WA 99329
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made out to Cathy Peterson PO Box 75 Benton City, WA 99320 or visit Gofundme.com and search “save a vets home” and leave a comment or donation.
I miss you so much and feel so empty. It will be so hard to try to move forward with my life without you here beside me. We did everything together and I just feel like a part of my body is missing. Your memorial services were yesterday and it was beautiful. You had so many friends that came and of course family. I and Shawn and Shalea had everything decorated in red, white and blue. The military was here to do all that they do and it was so hard. It was really hard when the Navy presented the flag to me. I thank you so much for your service for our country. I will love you forever and I hope to see you soon. “I LOVE YOU BABY”
Tom you will truly be missed. Your door was always open to people needing help, including myself and the boys. I think back on all the adventures that we all had going from Arizona to Colorado and back to Washington. Memories I will treasure forever.
I know you’re up there fishing with the best of the best and probably telling then how it’s done.. I know you are.. I bet you are going to have a beautiful garden as well. Give my Jamie and loved ones hugs for me.
Your light will shine on through your beloved family and all the lives of people you have touched with your big heart. The family reunions you and Cathy had every year to be able to bring family back together will never be forgotten.
I know you are no longer in pain and are at peace, and I will see you again. I love you R.I.P
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Thomas Peterson