James
Gordon
Peterson
Born in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota, United States
Ancestors 
Brother of
Alvin Edward Peterson
Husband of
Wenonah Ruth (Halvorsen) Peterson
— married
28 Dec 1951 in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 90
in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 24 Oct 2021
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Biography
J. Gordon Peterson, 90, died on Monday, July 14, 2014.
Gordon was born on July 15, 1923 to Clarence Edward and Ivah Irene (Johnston) Peterson on the Johnston family farm in Rugby, ND. At age 4, his family moved to Great Falls, MT and he lived the rest of his life here.
Gordon married Wenonah Halvorsen on December 28, 1951, and they raised 4 daughters. Gordon's passion for the outdoors included hunting, fishing, camping, and golf. During his retirement, Gordon and Wenonah enjoyed traveling to Yuma, visiting family, and the yearly trip to the family cottage in Wisconsin.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; a brother; 4 daughters; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great grandchildren; 1 step-great-great grandson; and multiple nephews, nieces and cousins.[1]
Sources
- ↑ Great Falls Tribune, July 16, 2014
- 1930 and 1940 U. S. Federal Census
Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134586031/james-gordon-peterson
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