ing sites. He was an entrepreneur and owned Petersen's Flooring for 40 plus years, as well as the Palomino Motel, and Golf Discount. Real estate was a hobby and he owned many farms and acreages with partners along the years. A member of the Loveland Fort Collins Water Board and Soldier Canyon, a favorite memory is of his grandson, Evan, campaigning door to door for him and being reelected. As a young man, he coached Little League and valued his trophies as memorabilia from that time. Jim was an incredible grandpa and loved his grands. He also enjoyed his time with his buddies at the Broiler. A magnetic personality, we never met anyone who didn't love Papa.
Jim is survived by his wife, Alveta Frank Petersen; his children, Bradley Petersen and Julie Petersen Gilmore; step children, Lauren Shafer and Brett Shafer; grandchildren, Amber Gilmore, Aaron Petersen, Alexander Gilmore, Evan Steele, Caidin Steele, and Delainey Shafer; great grands, Jaydin, Coby, and Danika, Braydin, Van, John Solano, Jamia Johnson (Ryan), Abbey McCormick, and Dannika Solano. He is also survived by three sisters, Lile Petersen (Richard), Verta Mae Larsen, and Frances Gran; and hundreds of nieces and nephews throughout the country. Jim was preceded in death by brothers, Gene, Carl, Tim, and Clem and sisters, Irene, Carol, Mary Ellen, Norma, and Linda. A Celebration of Life will take place July 21. More information to follow closer to the event. This was Jim's wish as he did not want loved ones traveling in winter conditions.
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