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James Peterson Obituary

James "Pete" Peterson, a native of Bluefield, WV and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 17, 2018 at the age of 75. Pete was a U.S. Marine who served in the Vietnam War. He was also a man with many passions including his yard. Pete, a Jefferson Terrace resident, spent several hours a day working in his yard. He loved making it beautiful, took great pride in winning subdivision yard awards, and enjoyed visiting with all of his neighbors and friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who traveled near and far in search of trophy white tail deer and all types of fish. His greatest passion was for his grandchildren, whom he loved to laugh with, play with, and spoil whenever he could. Pete was a skilled painter who took great pride in his work. He worked at C.H. Peterson & Sons, a family-owned commercial painting business, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Louisiana Farm Bureau. Pete was blessed with many friends whom he valued and loved dearly. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 54 years, Anne Richard Peterson; daughters, Renee Meador (Dr. Michael Meador) and Jill Jones (Dr. Brian Jones); grandchildren, Marie and Joshua Meador, Samuel and Elise Jones; brothers, Charles Eric (Janet) of Charlottesville, VA, and Edmund Reece of Baton Rouge; sister, Patricia Willcutt (Larry) of Fairhope, AL; in-laws, Pat and Frank Porto and Christine Richard; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dachshund Heidi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Roberta Peterson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold Richard, Sr. and Marcelle Richard; and brother-in-law, Harold Richard Jr. Interment will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA. A police escort will leave Rabenhorst Funeral Home, located at 825 Government Street in Baton Rouge, at 1:45 p.m. for a graveside service which will start at 2:30 p.m. The Peterson family would like to extend special thanks to Robert Wood, M.D., Bahij Khuri, M.D., Julie Martin MSN, FNP-C, and caregivers, Artie Sylvan and Renee Smith. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area www.alzbr.org and American Heart Association www.heart.org.

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, 2018.
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I often think of you and the good times we had
! May you continue to rest in peace !

Renee smith

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October 14, 2019

May God bless the soul of Mr. James Peterson and repose it in the paradise of joy.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family, Renee.

Nader & Rose

Nader Tadros

October 24, 2018

Miss you Pete!

Brian

October 24, 2018

Anne, Sending love and blessings to you and your family. May God provide peace and comfort to all of you as He holds you in the palm of His hand.
Love, Joni Herrmann

October 23, 2018

You will be missed , love always your Renee!

Renee Smith

October 23, 2018

With heartfelt sympathy and prayers for peace and strength are with all Family members and friends.

Gilda

Gilda Domingue

October 22, 2018

Dearest Anne. My prayers and condolences are with you and your family.

Barbara Mier

October 22, 2018

Offering prayers for a fallen Marine.

Barry Jarreau

October 21, 2018

The best uncle you could ask for. "Sweety Petey" was a beautiful soul and wonderful man that has touched and taught lessons in so many lives will be missed so dearly . I know you are dancing in heaven finally at peace.

Stephanie Thornton

October 20, 2018

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