Memories of Edward "Pete (Ed)" J. Peterson, III

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Edward "Pete (Ed)" J. Peterson, III

Cottonwood, AZ

February 22, 1972 - October 4, 2023

Feb 22, 1972 - Oct 4, 2023

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Cathy Peterson

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Janie OConnell

I miss my son and daughter everyday, in my heart and mind. I hear Pete's laughter and it warms me. His courage to inspire me. He is a good man and I'm so glad that others remember his spirit ❤️ and kindness.

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Steve Lacy

I miss my brotha. I still keep a picture of him on my desk at work just to remind me of all the great times we had. 🙏🏼

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Janie OConnell

Thank you Steve. Janie (Ed's Mom) Thank you Steve. Janie (Ed's Mom) Thank you Steve. Janie (Ed's Mom)

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Jim Pressley

Fitting to be writing this on Thanksgiving Day. I'm thankful to have known Ed, even for the short time I knew him. I enjoyed talking with him about treasure hunting and metal detecting(and other more politically incorrect subjects hehe). We never got the chance to go exploring together(both of us were working on getting our quads ready) but I'm sure it would have been a memorable trip. His surprising sense of humor always made me laugh, even at the most inappropriate things. Thank you for your service Ed, rest in peace my friend.

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Larry Houston

I was devastated when I heard the news of Pete (Ed)'s passing.

He was an awesome person and a gentle giant. Other brothers and I have some very special memories of the man. The celebration of life was very nice. People I haven't seen in awhile and the stories we shared of Ed.

God Bless You Brother!! You will be missed!!!

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Vickie Carpenter

When our family first met Pete -Kimberly - Quinten - and Julz  back in 2002.  We were neighbors and our kids became friends .  I remembered Pete 
Telling us many stories of hunting and camping up north.  Both Pete and my husband were outdoor men and their love for being outside and rustic living was a common compassion for both of them.  We lived in a new and up coming community- houses were being built around us each day.  Pete would be in his  full cameo and boots and face cover coming back from a morning hunt.
So one day a neighbor called  the emergency line to explain she saw a very large man with a large gun near her home. When nevertheless to say the cops showed up - Pete and the officers had a great talk and shook hands. Might of been some high fives going on. 
The lady ask the cops are you going to arrest him ??  And I think I have the story right ….. the officer said NO miss .
But,  you might want to go over and meet your neighbors .  He has served his country and has every right to do what he is doing .  Thank you again Pete - from our family to yours for the years you gave to this country .  Many thoughts and  prayers to your family during this difficult time .
Jimmy -Vickie and Geoffery Carpenter.

When our family first met Pete -Kimberly - Quinten - and Julz back in 2002. We were neighbors and our kids... Read more When our family first met Pete -Kimberly - Quinten - and Julz back in 2002. We were neighbors and our kids became friends . ... Read more When our family first met Pete -Kimberly - Quinten ... Read more

Janie OConnell

Thank you sooo much...Yes, my son, i have always been so proud of him. I was graced for being able to be... Read more Thank you sooo much...Yes, my son, i have always been so proud of him. I was graced for being able to be his mother... Thank you sooo much...Yes, my son, i have always been... Read more

Cathy Peterson

Loved this story. That was just like Pete. No matter where he went he always drew attention whether he ... Read more Loved this story. That was just like Pete. No matter where he went he always drew attention whether he wanted to or not! Loved this story. That was just like Pete. No matter... Read more

Margaret Delaney

Our family is remembering you all at this time. We met Pete and family when we became neighbors years ago.

Pete was always willing to lend a helping hand and was a great neighbor to us.

He will be missed, especially by his daughter Julz, he was a wonderful father.

Thinking of everyone and praying at this time for healing.

The Delaney family

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Michael O'Connell

Pete was a a man of virtue, compassion, and strength..He was a man took up to. A father, family man and friend. He will be missed by all.

Michael O'Connell..

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Todd Hullinger

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Todd Hullinger

Ed was my brother not only at work but we are both Marines to the core, met Ed in 2019 when I became a meter... Read more Ed was my brother not only at work but we are both Marines to the core, met Ed in 2019 when I became a meter reader in Cottonwood... Read more Ed was my brother not only at work but we are both ... Read more

Cathy Peterson

So very glad he knew you and you were his friend. 😊🤗 So very glad he knew you and you were his friend. 😊🤗 So very glad he knew you and you were his friend. 😊🤗... Read more

Freddy Vasquez jr

Very sorrry for what Ed’s family is going through I know that ed loved his family more than life itself!. I met ed years ago at work while we were meter readers at APS he and I and some other guys enjoyed the outdoors that’s how we became friends he taught me how to repell military style and we would also kayak down the salt river that was so much fun we also went on a couple hunting trips together although ed and I didn’t see each other much after he moved to cottonwood I saw him on occasion ed was a good friend!…rest easy my friend!.

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Cathy Peterson

I am sure Pete enjoyed and valued the time he spent with you. He truly enjoyed anything challenging and ... Read more I am sure Pete enjoyed and valued the time he spent with you. He truly enjoyed anything challenging and outdoors. Thank you ... Read more I am sure Pete enjoyed and valued the time he spent... Read more

Rachel Tegtmeyer

2019, At work

Todd Hullinger

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Cathy Peterson

He looked like a scientist ready to take on anything! He looked like a scientist ready to take on anything! He looked like a scientist ready to take on anything!... Read more

Rachel Tegtmeyer

He took this picture when he realized how smart he looked with his new readers! He took this picture when he realized how smart he looked with his new readers! He took this picture when he realized how smart he ... Read more

Cathy Peterson

So funny! Love it.... So funny! Love it.... So funny! Love it....

Jane OConnell

Yes, I cried again when I saw this beautiful picture of my son. And his contemplating stage. I'm sure he ... Read more Yes, I cried again when I saw this beautiful picture of my son. And his contemplating stage. I'm sure he would laugh at this picture..... Read more Yes, I cried again when I saw this beautiful picture... Read more

Cathy Peterson

Yes Jane. You are so right. Pete would have laughed at that picture (I can hear him now) but we've seen... Read more Yes Jane. You are so right. Pete would have laughed at that picture (I can hear him now) but we've seen that look before...his... Read more Yes Jane. You are so right. Pete would have laughed... Read more

Cathy Peterson

2021, Visiting Phoenix

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Alisha Mallewick

Thank you for sharing this photo! ❤️ Thank you for sharing this photo! ❤️ Thank you for sharing this photo! ❤️

Ernie Santa Cruz

My condolences to the entire Peterson family. I worked with Ed during our AMI journey throughout the state. Big Ed you definitely will be missed. Thank you for the 2 belts you made for me years ago. I still wear those today as we speak. He was a happy man and a very proud Marine. God Bless you brother 🙏

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Renee Vuksan

Such a great guy! Treated me like a normal person when I was new in the department and always offered to look out for me. Ed I’m so glad we sat together at that last meeting and thank you so much for the laughs! Hey dude no problem here’s another napkin for the pizza!

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Richard Pisarski

I will definitely miss big Ed. He was a great individual. Met him through A P S Just retired from the Army, started talking. Found out that we both had a passion for repelling. Spent many weekends repellent and kayaking down the salt river what an amazing time.

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Freddy Vasquez jr

Cathy Peterson

Still think of you up in Northern AZ bigger than life itself. I miss your pictures, texts and phone calls. I take comfort thinking that those loved ones who have gone before you were there to help you over to the afterlife and will be there for you now and forever.

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Rachel Tegtmeyer

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Chuck Ellis

I was shocked to be notified of Ed's sudden passing. I worked with Ed at APS and always enjoyed sharing time with him. He was a happy guy and I never heard him complain about anything. I do know he was a proud Marine. He will be missed and my condolences to the Peterson family and extended family. Though I am not a Marine, "Semper Fi" Ed!

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Alisha Mallewick

Pete was my cousin and although years apart we grew up together and always had a special bond. He always looked after me, understood me, and we would laugh at the most ridiculous things. His laugh...I can still hear it. My world was better because of him. No matter how much time passed in-between our talks time always just left off where the prior reunion was. I will miss him so much - standing on my tippy toes to give him a hug at random holiday gatherings, watching Mad Max or stupid South Park episodes. I never thought in a thousand years he would be taken so soon. Everyone that knew him knew his heart was as big as he was. I wish he was here to know how much he was loved or just to say goodbye one last time. Thank you for being my cousin & always looking after me. I will see you on the other side...PS if somehow you can see this dont haunt me please save it for when we can do it together - Love you!

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