Delano L. Peterson

Delano L. Peterson passed through the Gates of glory on May 10, 2022. Pete was born in Grand Junction, Co. on July 1, 1933 to Leo and Ellen Peterson.

Pete grew up in Victorville, Ca., and he was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the service in 1956, he went to work for California interstate Tele. Co. where he met Glenda, his wife of 64 years. Pete worked his way up from Warehouseman to District Manager. In 1979 he was sent to Exeter to head up the "Contel" office. he retired after serving 34 years with the telephone company now known as "Verizon".

Pete is survived by his wife Glenda Peterson, his son Kevin Peterson, daughter Kimberly Peterson, and grandson Jonathan Peterson. He is also survived by his brother Cecil Peterson and wife Joyce of Apple Valley, Ca. his sister Karen Morrison and husband Jim of New Mexico. 

He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lemon Cove Community Church, 32937 Sierra Dr., Lemon Cove, Ca. at  10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 16, 2022...

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