"Where Kevin is,,, the stars will shine brighter, the wind will blow stronger,, his spirit of love and understanding will be felt in the universe. Our empathy & care is sent to family & friends."
In loving memory of
Kevin Peterson
June 4, 1954 - June 17, 2018
Kevin Peterson, 64, of Ames, Iowa died Sunday, June 17 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Kevin was born on June 4, 1954, the youngest son of Earl and Alpharetta (DeMoss) Peterson. He was raised on the family farm north of Gilbert and graduated from Gilbert High School in 1972. He attended Wayne State College where he played baseball and later received his degree from DMACC. Kevin married Lynn Jackson on Aug. 15, 1981 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Kevin was passionate about farming and served on the Ames Fire Department for 27 years retiring in 2013. Kevin was known by his friends and family as "KP" and enjoyed time with family and friends, motorcycling, long road trips, exploring new places and watching Antiques Roadshow.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Lynn Peterson, his daughter, Lindsay Borst and grandson, Diggory, his son Erik Peterson, his mother, Alpharetta Peterson, siblings, Tracy Yaden, Rod (Ronna) Peterson, Terri (Mark) Mahl, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Gilbert Education Foundation for the agricultural program. Gilbert Community School District, 103 Mathews Drive Gilbert, Iowa 50105.
A celebration of Kevin's life will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Gilbert High School Auditorium, 312 Gretten Street, Gilbert, Iowa 50105.
Online condolences may be directed to: wwwgrandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"I'm so, so sad to hear this news. Kevin was certainly the most popular guy in Gilbert High School's Class of 1972. He was smart and fun and all-inclusive. I remember the hay-rides at the end of school- years, out at the Peterson Family Farm. Kevin always had a great smile and tremendous enthusiasm for life!! (Paula Buck)"
"Dear Peterson family, My deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Kevin. You're in my thoughts and prayers."
"Lynn and family, I was so sorry to hear about Kevin. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon Weigel"
"Dear Peterson Family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I have been praying for all of you since I heard of his accident. My deepest sympathy to each of you and I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Jeannine (Williams) Massengale"
"With deepest sympathy, to Lynn & the whole Peterson family's, so sorry for the loss of Kevin. Sending our thoughts & prayer's to you all! RIP Kevin. Paul & Marlene Weigel"
"We were very saddened to hear of your family?s deep and shocking loss. We send our condolences to Kevin?s wife, children, and grandchildren, to you Alpharetta, and all of his siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends. I was a year behind Kevin at Gilbert. My sister Jeannine was in Terri?s class, our brother Dave a ?67 graduate of Gilbert, also. We lost Dave 12 years ago, so we know the shock and pain of losing a sibling and for my dad, losing a child. Please know you have all been in our thoughts since we heard about Kevin?s accident from our dad. Nancy (Williams) Brinkman and Bob Williams"
"I was so sorry to hear about Kevin my prayers are for you and yours."
"Lynn,Erik and family. Please accept our sympathy in your loss of a great man. The countless hours of fun that we had on Rubberknife Gang trips are memories that we cherish forever. KP was so easy to be with and had a sense of humor second to none. The world is a better place because of him and he will be truly missed by many. God bless."
"Thinking of the whole family and remembering such a wonderful man. I feel blessed to have known him and his whole family."
"Lynn & family - I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's accident. He and Lindsay E were good friends that I'll never forget. May time and loving memories help ease the pain you feel. Peg Allison Frushour"
"Peterson family We want to extend our condolences and send you folks our deepest sympathy. On shift with KP for many years to many stories to tell. Mike and Marge Fitzgerald"
"Lyle and I along with our kids will be in New York at the 911 Memorial and unable to attend KP?s formal Celebration of Life. As we had honor the 911 First Responders we will definitely be thinking about KP and the shared times at the Ames Fire Department, the Rubber Knife Gang trips and all the times we shared together. He was a special guy and we are sorry to miss the celebration. We will continue use to pray for the family as they deal with this tragic event. Lyle and Pam"