Robert Peterson passed away on August 15 after a brief illness. He is survived by his sons, John, James, Alan, and Douglas, and his grandchildren, Katherine, Eric, Diana, and Jay. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Winifred.
Robert graduated in 1942 from the University of Wyoming and served in the army during World War II. He was an avid hiker and was an active member of the Colorado Mountain Club. He led hikes for the club until just before he turned 80. He met his wife, Winifred, on a mountain club hike. Robert was an early fan of science fiction and won the Sam Moskowitz award for his collection.
Robert and Winifred were lifelong members of the Washington Park United Church of Christ and were strong believers in social justice. They supported Winifred’s sister Gretchen in her work at the Asian Rural Institute in Japan.
Robert and Winifred traveled extensively in the US and throughout the world.
Services will be held at 11am on August 27, 2016 at the Washington Park United Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Friends of ARI (http://www.friends-ari.org/).
