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Matthew Lynn Peterson

1987 - 2020

Matthew Lynn Peterson obituary, 1987-2020, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1987

DIED

2020

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Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Matthew Peterson Obituary

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MATTHEW LYNN PETERSON
April 19, 1987
January 13, 2020
Matthew Lynn Peterson passed away on January 13, 2020 at the age of 32, after a short illness. Matt was born on April 19, 1987 to Peter Peterson and Cindy (Houseton) Ferguson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in in death by his Uncle Lon Peterson.
Matt worked as a diesel exhaust technician at Exhaust Readers for over ten years. He was also an accomplished mechanic and loved working on cars. Matt also loved bowling, golfing, boating and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, his crazy sense of humor, and his contagious laugh.
Matt is survived by his father Peter Peterson, his mother Cindy Ferguson, his brother Nick Williams, Uncle Gary Houseton, Aunt Gloria Houseton, grandparents David and June Krauter, Rodger and Kitty Swartwood, AG Houseton and Janice Stone, fiance Jamie Gross and many friends
He died suddenly and in the best part of his life. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.
Services will be held at Swan Law Funeral Home 501 N Cascade Ave. Saturday, January 18. Viewing will be available at 12:00 pm and services will begin at 1:00 pm.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 17, 2020.
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I love you son.

Cindy Dooley

February 2, 2020

My beautiful son. God took you from me so quickly. You brought me such Joy... And anger and surprise and sadness. You are my sweet boy and I will love you forever. Mom

Cindy Ferguson

January 21, 2020

So sorry that your journey on earth was short lived. May you find your way to heaven and watch over those you left behind.

Tammy Kennedy

January 18, 2020

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