George Raymond Peterson
July 30, 2009 - July 20, 1931
Obituary
G. Ray Peterson
Ray died on July 30, 2009 at the age of 78. Ray had a 47 year career in the brokerage industry in both Seattle and Portland as a financial officer. He was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed going to the gym 6 days a week. He volunteered at NW Harvest and was active at Trinity Church.
Ray was a loving husband, father and devoted grandpa. He is survived by his wife Jan of 51 years, son Bert, Jenny Meredith, Patrick and grandchildren, Patrick, Grace and Liam McMenamin.
Brother Jack Lyn, Hugh Glenda Sister Karen Laird and Kristine Ken.
Proceeded in death daughter Margot, parents William and Mable and brother Richard.
Services will be held at Trinity Parish Church at 609 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA. at 11:00am on Saturday, August 8th.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to NW Harvest, Trinity Mermorial Fund or Swedish Cancer Institute.
We had the opportunity to know Ray and Jan through our friend Bert. We lived in the same building downtown and we got to know Ray & Jan as neighbors, friends and the parents of our friend. I got the opportunity to go on a few bike rides with Ray and he was hard to keep up with and he was 40 years older than me! He loved his bike rides. Ray and Jan were always quick to invite us over for a drink and conversation. Over the last few years as we moved to West Seattle we lost contact but always had Ray and Jan on our minds and thought of our friends often. We will miss you Ray.
Tom and Alison
God bless Ray, a very kind, hard working, brilliant and witty gentleman. I was fortunate to know and converse with Ray during the 1980’s and 90’s. He treated me in such a way that I only can hope others get that opportunity in their loves. Prayers for Ray’s family. I was honored to know him. Tim Hansen Chicago Stock Exchange