Kenneth Gordon Peterson passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Ken was born in Portland, Indiana on April 10, 1947. He was the third child of Anna Lucreita Mangas Peterson and Kenneth Gordon Peterson, with sister, Patricia Lynn Peterson and brother, Don Mangas Peterson. He graduated in 1965 Quincy High School and later earned an Art Design Degree from Kendal School of Design. He went on to a job at Smith & Stroud in South Bend, Indiana. In 1970, he married Carol Tolbot and they had Shad Jeremy and Kenneth Gordon (Kabe). Ken’s dream to be a cowboy was realized when they moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1974 along with his BFF Jim Smith and others.
Ken is survived by Shad Peterson and wife Nichole, Kabe Peterson and wife Sarah, and by his grandchildren, Kali, Lauren, Justin, Tatum, Kason and Taryn, and a slew of nieces and nephews and many cousins.
He will be buried in Quincy, Michigan beside his Mom Anna Peterson and maternal Grandmother, Vera Mangas.
In accordance with wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, call your family members and reminisce.
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