MICHAEL "MICK" PETERSON ~ Class of 1961
April 12 1942 - April 19, 2009

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Michael "Mick" Peterson, 67, passed away at his home in Kennewick, WA, on April 19, 2009. Mick was born to Vivian and LeRoy Peterson in Wenatchee, WA, on April 12 1942. Mick graduated from Columbia High School in Richland in 1961. Mick served in Vietnam while in the Air Force and was a proud member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodges. Mick worked most of his life as a Journeyman Lineman (IBEW Local 77). He retired from the City of Ellensburg in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, sports, friends and family. Mick was a friend to everyone he met.

Mick is preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Vivian Peterson, brother Bob Peterson and sister Geri Morrell.

Mick is survived by his loving wife Linda Bement Peterson ('62), daughter Joylynnn (with husband Mike) Berschauer, son Mike (with wife Doris) Peterson, brother Rod ('63) (with wife Denise McGee ('64)) Peterson and sister-in-law JoAnn Peterson. Mick had four grandchildren, Riley and Gracen Berschauer of Florida and Katrina and Tristan Peterson of Kennewick.

The family would like to express a heartfelt 'Thank You!', to Mick's wonderful friends in the United States and Canada for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice at The Chaplaincy of Tri-Cities.

There will be an Open House at their home in Kennewick on May 3 from 1 to 4.

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