Gordon Peters Obituary

Gordon Taylor Peters, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear child of God, went to be with Lord Jesus Christ on January 14, 2007. The devoted son of James Percy and Mamie Taylor Peters, he was born November 25, 1919 in Dodson, Montana and was raised on the family homestead south of town. Following his school years in Dodson he moved to Havre,Montana, where he met and married Gladys Ruth Hamon, his beloved and loyal wife of over 69 years. He worked for Eddie's Bakery in his early adult years, both up and down the "Hi Line" and then later in Helena. He served as an infantry officer and regimental finance officer with the first occupation forces in Japan. Upon returning to the United States, he settled his young family in Malta, Montana, starting the Farmers and Ranchers Lumber Company and later also established the Hi Line Steel Company. In the early 1960's he also bought Commercial Building's Systems in Casper, Wyoming. He moved and lived there until he retired to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1982. He and Gladys later moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he resided until his death. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Ruth (Hamon) Peters; five children - Gordon Denis (Marilyn), Donald D. (Jamie), Becky Ruth Peters (Gary) Albertson, David E. (Kathy), Daniel R., and14 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was a man of remarkable brilliance and energy, deeply committed to a life consistent with his principles and religious beliefs and revered by his family and friends. He lived a long and successful life of compassion, selflessness, and always consistent with God's Golden Rule. He was positive example and powerful inspiration for his family. We all now pray that he rest in eternal peace with the Lord. Services arranged by Memorial Gardens, 3825 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910