Bruce C. Peters

A chemical engineer with Albemarle Corp. and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1974, Bruce Peters died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, from complications while recuperating from leg surgery. He was born in Evansville, Ind., on Aug. 23, 1950. He received a bachelor of science degree from the Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute and a master's degree from Rice University in Houston. Bruce was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church and also an active member and past commander of the Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron, which fosters boating safety. He was an avid follower of LSU sports, especially baseball and enjoyed a trip to the 2000 College World Series to watch the Tigers win the national championship. He had looked with great anticipation to enjoying the upcoming season in the new Alex Box stadium. He will watch the games from an even better place. He spent his career with Ethyl Corp. and Albemarle developing new chemical processes at the lab and pilot plant scale and was an inventor on seven patents. Bruce is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ethel Peters; and his sister, Meredith Peters, of Las Vegas. He is also survived by his good friend and soul mate, Jane LaCour. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Walter Peters. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Feb. 9, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorial service at Broadmoor Untied Methodist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ken Carroll. Bruce always looked for the best in people and faced life's challenges with a constantly positive attitude that was best described by his friends as "vintage Bruce." He was a warm, caring, gentle giant who always unselfishly thought of others before his own welfare. Bruce will be sorely missed by his many friends and colleagues who came to know and love him during his time in Baton Rouge. Donations in Bruce's memory may be made to the Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron, P.O. Box 748, Baton Rouge, LA. 70821.