Peterson, Gary Frederick

Gary Frederick Peterson, born in Washington, D.C., departed into a higher place Sunday, May 20, 2012, at a mere 61 years of age. He is survived by his wife Judy Peterson; sister, Cindy Peterson; two sons and a daughter; and eight grandchildren. From his RV home in Slidell, La., Mr. Peterson had suffered from cardiac arrest and will be deeply missed as a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and father-in-law. At the age of 18, he married the love of his life, Judy Lynn Carrell, on January 25, 1969. Together they raised two sons and a daughter, Keith, Karen, and Kevin, in Stafford. Mr. Peterson lived to see eight grandchildren born and two fully raised. He lived with his wife and his beloved English Springer Spaniel, Kaptain in an RV enjoying his retirement. He will be dearly missed. Arrangements pending at Horne Funeral Home and Crematory.