Gerald W. "Jerry" Petersen

Jerry Peterson, 81, passed away April 24, 2014. Jerry was born in Port Townsend, WA, on July 29, 1932 to William and Laverne Petersen. As a child he lived in Shine, WA, and moved to Everett, WA, in 1936. Jerry attended Everett schools and graduated from Everett High in 1950. His working career began at high school graduation for Simpson Lee Paper. He stayed with Simpson until 1967 and held many positions. As a young man he played softball and later became one of the Mariners and Seahawks biggest fans. He enjoyed big game hunting and was one of a few Washington residents to take a mountain goat. The cribbage board was an integral part of the hunting trips. In 1967 Jerry started his Real Estate career at D A Duryee. Those that worked beside Jerry will first mention his sense of humor, it was never ending. He is known for calling friends and family to share a joke. He stayed at Duryee until 2002. That same year he lost his beloved wife Pat. Jerry stayed in real estate at Prudential until the end of his 35 year career. Jerry loved to play golf and had many golf buddies. He enjoyed working in his yard, which he kept in meticulous order. He enjoyed his grand children and great grand children. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Pat; and son, Jim in 1972. He is survived by his brother, Larry Petersen of Seattle, WA; daughters, Vicki (Randy) Goetz of Snohomish, WA, Susie (Dennis) Barci of Stanwood, WA, Kathy (Dave) Lester of Everett, WA; seven grand children, six great grand children and several neices and nephews. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Hospice of Snohomish County. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA, 98203 on May 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Joe Richer Junior Golf Club Fund, care of The Greater Everett Community Foundation. P O Box 5549, Everett, WA, 98206 425-257-8700, or to the charity of your choice. Please visit www.evergreen-fh.com to leave your condolences on Jerry's online guestbook.