John Warren Peterson
Peterson, John Warren
23 Mar 1922 - 2 Jul 2016
Peterson, John Warren John passed away on July 2, 2016 in Portland,
Oregon at age 94 after a long illness.
John ("Pete" to his friends) was born on March 23, 1922 to John Richard
and Ellen Ingaborg Peterson in Omaha, Nebraska.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Irene Vickers (Betty), son Richard
(Ann), daughter Barbara (Dale), and grandchildren John Pearce (Sarah),
Adam Peterson, and Kathryn Peterson Rivera (Steve).
John attended Beals Elementary School and Central High School in Omaha,
graduating in 1940. He briefly attended The University of Omaha and The
University of Nebraska before going to Midshipman school in New York
City culminating in his commissioning as an Ensign in the US Navy. John
served in the Navy from 1943-1946 and was honorably discharged as
Lieutenant (jg). He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State
University in 1947.
He married Elizabeth Irene Vickers in 1946 and spent most of his life in
Ralston, Nebraska. John and Elizabeth moved to Portland, Oregon in 2013
to be nearer to Barbara. His work experience in Omaha included
employment with The Omaha Public Power District, Nance Rossie Consulting
Engineers, and Western Electric. He retired from professional life in
1986.
Devoted son, faithful husband, beloved father and grandfather, and
gifted woodworker; John enjoyed golf, bridge, traveling, and time with
family. He was active in community activities in Ralston contributing
regularly on behalf of the School Board, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, and
Messiah Lutheran Church. He was blessed with a fine reputation, a
patient constitution, and countless friends.
Services: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Messiah Lutheran
Church in Ralston, Nebraska. Date to be determined.
John retired in 1986.
