Thursday, March 1, 2018

Robert "Bob" James Peterson, BHS '67 (1948-2018)


Robert James Peterson
December 16, 1948 - February 27, 2018

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We are sad to learn of Bob's passing on Tuesday and send our deepest condolences to his family. RIP Bob...

Friend and classmate, Ed Grinde, BHS '67, posted this notice with these great photos yesterday.

"Lost a dear friend 27 February. I was not worthy of him. I love you Bob, rest in peace. Thank you"






Christine (Winters) Cline, BHS '67, wrote in Facebook and posted this wonderful photo of Bob:
"Bob will be dearly missed by many, and he will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. We went together all through high school and were married in 1972, for ten years. We are blessed with two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren."

"He was a unique man--strong, confident, and caring. Bob had the most incredible sense of humor, and enjoyed life to the fullest. His illness was rough on him, but he held his head up high and was a courageous fighter to the end."

"One of my favorite photos from 1977"




MARCH 2, 2018 UPDATE

OBITUARY


Robert James Peterson
1948 - 2018
Ventura County, CA

Robert James Peterson passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018, from complications of a 5-year battle with cancer and leukemia. Robert was born December 16, 1948.

Robert grew up in Burbank. He was a fabulous guitar player and was in several bands when he was younger.

He went to Woodbury University and became a talented interior designer. Later, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. He was an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Nation, and he provided training and support for Indian Education programs nationally.

Robert was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband. He will be remembered fondly with much love and adoration by his three children, Mateo, Nicole, and Jenny, as well as grandchildren, Kira, Chase, Jamie, Tristan, and Brandon, and the two great loves of his life, Christine and Lisa, his sister Madelaine, nephew Kirk, niece Wendi, many half brothers and sisters and other family members, as well as his animal companions, Boo, Mugsy, Plankton and Cornelius.

Robert will be dearly missed by all. His spirit and memories will live on through his family and friends. His final interment will be at the Columbarium of Memory, Great Mausoleum, Forest Lawn, Glendale.

Published in Ventura County Star from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2018
Source: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/venturacountystar/obituary.aspx?n=robert-james-peterson&pid=188336492