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Elmer Vernon Peterson, 81 of Meridian, Idaho went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Grace Memory Care in Meridian.
He attended the University of Idaho and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. There he met Ann "Marie" Moulton and on June 24, 1951 they married in Weiser, Idaho. Together they lived in Moscow, Boise, Pocatello and Burley, ID, Billings, MT, Charlottesville, VA and finally Meridian, ID. Elmer loved the outdoors. His passions were hunting and fishing with his boys. Later in life, he also enjoyed keeping an immaculate yard and gardening with Marie. Elmer and Marie enjoyed traveling and spent years going to Hawaii, Virginia and Europe and a trip through the Panama Canal. Elmer is survived by his wife, Marie of Grace Memory Care in Meridian, ID; two sons: Vernon Ricky "Rick" Peterson and Gregory Peterson both of Meridian and his daughter, LeAnne Gannett and her husband, Todd of North Bend/Coos Bay, Oregon. He has two grandsons: Robert Peterson and David Peterson of Meridian and a granddaughter, Christen Gannett of North Bend/Coos Bay, Oregon and his sister, Dona (Peterson) Hawk of Boise. Elmer has several nephews in the Boise and Portland areas; numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceasing him are his parents, Vern and Amy; brother, Jack and brother-in-law and best friend, Dave Hawk. Memorials may be made in Elmer's name to the Alzheimer's Association 1111 S. Orchard St. # 200 Thank you so much for all the love and care from Dr. Schlickman and the wonderful staff and nurses Carol, Wendy and Jane at Grace Assisted Living. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.accentfuneral.com.
CondolencesSender's Name: Jennifer Eastham
I am so sorry for your loss. I watched over Elmer and Marie last year while Rick was away for 3 months while he was fishing. I came twice a day to take care of them and I sure did grow to love them. I am so sorry to the family and especially to Marie. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for letting me have the opportunity to get to know him and take care of him. He was a wonderful man. I spent alot of time with him in his yard and I enjoyed every minute of it. Sorry for your loss... Jennifer Eastham
Sender's Name: Birgitta Clark My thoughts and prayers are with you Marie and your family. I always enjoyed talking to you both at church and will always remember that special glint in Elmer's eyes when he smiled. My love, Birgitta
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Elmer was born in Pocatello, Idaho on January 29, 1928 to Vernon and Amy (Beckman) Peterson. His younger siblings were Jack Peterson and Dona Peterson Hawk. He also lived in Cambridge and graduated from Fruitland High School in 1945.