Steven Harold Petersen, 71 of Moreno Valley, California passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. Born Wednesday, September 4, 1940 in Portland, Oregon. He was the husband of Beverly Petersen. Steven served his country in the Air Force for more than 20 years; afterwards he went to work for the Northrop Corp. Surviving are sons, Dale Steven Petersen and Timothy Allan Petersen of Moreno Valley, CA, brothers, Doug Petersen, Jay Petersen, Jerry Petersen and Darryl Petersen.