In loving memory of

Ryan Peterson
September 20, 1976 - August 18, 2016

Ryan Lee Peterson, 39, of San Diego, CA, the son of Roger Lee and Barbara Jeanne Peterson was born on September 20, 1976 in Fort Dodge, IA and passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2016 in San Diego, CA of an intestinal bleeding disorder. He attended Webster City Schools, graduating in 1995 and attended the University of Northern Iowa where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance. Ryan was united in marriage to Amy Michelle Dalton on August 9, 2003 and have two children, Kamryn Leah and Rory Dalton Peterson. He began his career in Financial Management at Wells Fargo in Des Moines, and most recently with Rockwell Collins in the San Diego, CA area. He loved the Hawkeyes, golf, live music and most of all his children.

He is survived by his wife, Amy, children Kamryn and Rory, San Diego, CA; brother Reid, Denver, CO; mother Barb and stepfather Roger Lenz, Webster City. Amy's parents Mark and Diane Dalton, Iowa City; brother-in-law Dan (Quan) San Diego, CA; stepbrothers Dan, Ankeny and Ryan (Becky), Adel; stepsisters Cara, Minneapolis, MN and Liza (Scott) Torborg, Rochester, MN as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Those he has joined in heaven include his father, Roger Lee, grandparents, Merle and Alice Peterson, Manson, IA and Floyd and Viola Draper, Pipestone, MN.
Memorial Services in San Diego ,CA will be held on Monday, August 22 at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary from 3:30pm- 7:00pm. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, August 27 at Foster Funeral Home in Webster City from 10:30am- 2:00pm. Casual or Iowa Hawkeyes attire requested. Burial will be held at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery Manson, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be accepted for his children's future education.

Tributes

Shannon (Nees) Reising wrote on Sep 1, 2016:

"Amy, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. "

Chandra Hanoman wrote on Aug 29, 2016:

"Your family has been in my thoughts & prayers. Ryan was such a great guy. I am so glad Sunil visited him in Dan Diego a while back. They have always kept on touch. Our sincerest condolences to all of you at this very sad time. God bless you all.??????"

Denise and Randy Besch wrote on Aug 23, 2016:

"My heart aches for your family. Know you all are in our thoughts and prayers."

Samantha Alcorta wrote on Aug 22, 2016:

"Reid and Barb, I cannot begin to express my condolences for your terrible and tragic loss. While I had only met Ryan a few times, I was immediately drawn to his charismatic personality, and fun-hearted humor. You're both in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Samantha Alcorta"

Mark Rochford wrote on Aug 22, 2016:

"Dear Family of Ryan Peterson - We at Rockwell Collins will miss Ryan. Sorry for your loss. We will keep you are in our prayers."

mary weisberg wrote on Aug 22, 2016:

"Dear Barb, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I remember your boys so well at our sitter Bev Williams and of course our daughter Angel graduated with Ryan. There are no words that can be said to comfort you when you lose a child. Keep your faith in God almighty. Love Mary Weisberg"

Rochelle Celaya wrote on Aug 21, 2016:

"Amy, Kamryn & Rory I love you very much!! I am so very sorry for your loss!! "Husband Ryan" was a good man!! I hold fond memories!! God Bless!' ?'--"

Terry Anderson wrote on Aug 21, 2016:

"Dear Barb & family, My heart physically hurts for you at this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace! Love you! Terry Anderson"

Angela Zindel wrote on Aug 21, 2016:

"Barb, sending you my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Angela (Van Wert) Zindel"