Peterson, Theodore R. "Ted"

 

Theodore R. “Ted” Peterson, age 89 of White Cloud, passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2009 following a lingering illness.  Ted was born on October 4, 1920 in Villa Park, Illinois. Ted met and later married Dora Murphy on September 12, 1943 in Benton Harbor.  Dora preceded him in death on January 30, 2006.  Ted and Dora moved to the White Cloud area in 1947.  Ted had been a commercial bee keeper for many years and also worked with the State of Michigan Bee Inspection program.  He also was a building and maintenance superintendent with Bell Telephone in West Central Michigan.  After retirement while in his 70’s, Ted earned his Air Frame and Power Plant Mechanic certification for aircraft.  Ted enjoyed flying, building and fixing airplanes and built his own Starduster Too that he flew  out of the White Cloud City Airport with one of his favorite passengers, his dogs.  He was a member of the EAA Chapter #578 in Fremont.  Ted was also a 4H leader for over 20 years and enjoyed raising and showing horses.

 

Ted is survived by his daughters, Sharon Peterson of White Cloud; Gwen Dennis of White Cloud; his grandchildren, Daniel (Tiffany) Dennis of White Cloud; Kristen Dennis of Big Rapids; great grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, and Allison; his brother, Donald (Martha) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin; 3 nephews, Steve, Dan, and Bob Peterson; 2 cousins.

 

VISITATION : Tuesday, 6-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel.  GRAVESIDE SERVICES : Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12pm at the Hager-Lakeshore Cemetery in Benton Harbor.  Friends may consider the Bellwether Harbor in Fremont for memorial contributions in memory of Ted.  

 

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Sharon & Gwen,
 
I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss.  When God made both of your parents he broke the mold.  Just recently I was telling some people at work about our parents playing penocle when we were small.
 
There are lots of fond memories of many things we did together when we were small.
 
You are in my prayers. 
 
Marge (Fowler) Smith

Marge Smith
HR Manager

Posted 11/17/2009

                                                                                                                                            

KIDS, There isn't much that I can say about your dad. Though I havent seen him in probably 20 years I have many, many fond memories of him and Dora, horses,4H and the like.
 Just 2 days ago I was reading a letter that he sent from NM when mom died and I never made it our there to see him.
 We all are composites of people that we have met and the Peterson family has been a good one for all of us.
 Darrell Patton
New London,NC

Posted 11/18/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Sharon & Gwen,
Ted will be remembered fondly as one of the true airport "bums." I fondly recall our times at EAA fly-ins at Oshkosh in the evening around the campfire roasting corn and telling flying stories with Ted. He was an excellent person and talented in so many ways. He helped to give our little old airport some of its charm and character. While I can't be there at the service to remember him in person, I will be thinking of him and of you.
He's joined the best of our flying buddies now in clear skies and fair winds.

Francis Stankus

Posted 11/18/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Sharon & Gwen

 

I just heard about your dad’s passing.  I so miss the days I spent at your mom & dad’s home.  They gave me a great appreciation for hard work and the rewards that come with it.  They infected me with the “horse bug” such that I can’t imagine what my life would be like without horses.  Though I wasn’t able to attend visitation or the funeral, be assured that my thought and prayers are with you both.

 

            Lots of Love To You Both,

 

                        Cindy (Vickers) Leech

Posted 11/25/2009

                                                                                                                                            

Suzie-
 
I am so sorry to hear of Clayton's passing.  You and your family have my sincere sympathy during this very difficult time.
 
Gail (Westbrook) Warnement

Posted 12/29/2009

                                                                                                                                           

My Deepest Sympathy to you, Suzie, and to your family.  Barb Taube

Posted 12/30/2009