Martin Peterson left this world on September 13, 2012 at the age of 58. Martin was born on April 9, 1954 in Miles City to Orville & Anastasia Peterson. Martin had an infectious smile & he loved telling jokes & making people laugh. He had a story or anecdote for every occasion. He loved his work & the freedom it gave him to travel the country seeing new places & meeting new people. The people he worked with often referred to him as “brilliant” & he took great pride in the work that he did. He was an electrical engineer, avid coin collector, published author, painter, photographer, father, son, brother, & friend. Martin spent his early years on the prairies of eastern Montana. He loved playing baseball, fishing, & cross-country skiing. He worked road construction during the summers while he was in college at MSU-Bozeman before beginning his engineering career that took him to places like Houston TX, Anchorage AK, Gresham OR, Burlington VT, & Billings MT. Along the way he wrote a western novel, started an engineering firm & an online publishing company, fathered 3 kids of his own & was dad to a few more, taught Sunday school & coached little league. He was a person who loved adventure & who would go out of his way to help anyone he could. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him & all those he impacted throughout his life. Travel well.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11 AM
Monday September 24, 2012
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
521 N 12th
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11 AM
Monday September 24, 2012
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
521 N 12th
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Peggy and Earl says
Pete, Daisy, and Family,
Earl joins me in extending heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of your beloved son. May you find comfort and strength in knowing others care, and are thinking of, and praying for you at this difficult time. May God put his comforting arms completely around in your time of sorrow.
Carol Ferguson Moore says
I am so sad to learn of Martin’s passing. I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories you have and all the joy Martin brought into the lives of others. I know I have great memories of high school with Martin. May the Lord comfort you and wrap you in His loving arms at your time of need. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know that we all are saddened by this loss.
Jay Hendry says
Pete, Daisy, and Family
The passing of a child has to be the worst thing to happen to a parent.
My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Sorry for your lose.
David Mendenhall says
Our condolences and prayers go out to you all.
Bruce Lee says
There is always a great sadness in passing; Martin was a good guy. Condolences to all his family and friends.
Paula and Mike Childers says
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy.
Jane Veitz & Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
Lori Kerr Hughes says
I am so very sad to hear of Martin’s death. My thoughts and prayers go to you all. I have nice memories of my high school sweetheart, who was so fun. Everyone would stand back when Martin danced to “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” Back then he was a folk singer, poet, newpaperman, thespian, and scientist. He always said he was high on life, and I think he truly was. Last summer at the reunion, he told me that he thought we had a pretty wonderful childhood growing up in Forsyth, and I agreed. With greatest sympathy.
Elizabeth Ball-Mavity says
Pete & Daisy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that the wonderful memories you have of Martin will help ease your pain. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all
Robin Boley Manfredi says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy Ziebarth says
To Martin’s family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. This is a shock as I have not seen Matirn for a number of years, but remember him as a leader in the class of 1972, a friend, an a caring individual. May good memories and thoughts help to carry you through this difficult time. My condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brooke Boley Strong says
My heartfelt condolences to you in the loss of Martin. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Carla, Caitlyn and Jason penne says
I haven’t seen Martin for many years. My heart and prayers go out to his children, his parents and his family and friends. Martin he was a vary nice person to my sister and I. I know this is a difficult time for many. Martin was always a joker and always had a smile on his face when I saw him. Martin will be missed by many.. so sad and praying for all who is going to miss him. I know he touched my life as I knew him.
Bill Sybrant and family says
Pete, Daisy and family, Our sincerest heart felt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of loss. I am so glad that I got a chance to see you and Martin last year and catch up a little on the years gone by. Martin was truely one of the good guys in our class and will be missed. God Bless. Bill
willlie and veronica bernhardt says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Daisy and Orville. God bless you and you family.
Maureen O'Reilly says
Pete and Daisy – I am so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. I still think back to his being in school in Miles City with my girls. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Jennifer Kautzman says
A good friend for many many years. He will be greatly missed.
Marc Lentsch says
Was sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. So many memories come to mind. He was a good friend, classmate, and a wonderful human being. We are better for having known him, and he set a good example for all. My deepest condolences go out to his family; and as for you, Martin, I’ll be seeing you around…
Bob Crane says
We were sorry to hear about Martin. I have many special memories in Forsyth when
Martin and I were kids, walking down the dike and fishishg the Yellowstone. About every 3
or 4 years, Martin would call me giving an update on a classmate or special event that had
taken place in Forsyth. I appreciated that.. Martin was a true gentleman and friend, we will all miss.. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Ivy Schiffer Wetsch says
So very sorry to hear about Martin.I Hope all the wonderful memories help you get through this. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all.
Joe and Carol says
Daisy and Orville, Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to you and to Martin’s family. And also Mark and Katie. We will always have our wonderful memories. And there are alot of memories of the times we spent together. God Bless You , We love you all.
Jeff Haidle says
Martin was a good hearted guy. When I started working at CTA, he was my mentor for awhile. He was always helpful and always seemed knowledgable about whatever the topic was. My prayers go out to the family and friends close to Martin.
Shirley Hergert says
So sorry to hear this news. My heart aches for you. Believe in the Lord and he will help you through this. Lots of Love and Hugs,
Dale & Diane Harsche says
Dearest Daisy & Orville,
Our hearts go out to you. We can’t even begin to imagine the horrible loss that you are feeling. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you both today and in the days to come. Much love to all of your family.
Rose and Bob Lidfors says
Daisy and Orville,
We were shocked to hear about Martin. Our condolence to your family and prayers. God blesses.
Lee Kerr says
Very sorry to hear of Martin’s passing and your loss. I have many fond childhood memories of science projects, adventures, and discoveries together. I am glad we were able to visit last year at our class reunion.
We all have to little time, and he deserved more.
Debra Thiesen Melle says
I have very fond and fun memories of Martin in high school. His work colleagues were right. He was brilliant. Also I remember Martin as a person with many talents that obviously continued to expand during his life. I am sorry about this terrible loss for your family.
Del and Ruth Yoder says
To our Grandchildren, Pete and Daisy and the family who knew and loved Martin. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Annie, Jesse, and Heidi … your father was a very gifted man. We hope and pray that the gifts passed on to you will be put to great use in memory of your dad. We love you all.
Grandma and Grandpa Yoder
Dinah Woods says
Tragic his life ended so early….he is to be thanked for his contribution to the Weber family cookbook…..it may not have happened (so eloquentley) without him…all of his inserts of humor and definitions are clearly defined. Sooo sorry for your loss ……he will be remembered with reverence…….Aunt Dinah
Fred and Irene Huft says
Dear Daisy & Orville and all your family. Our sincerest thoughts are with you. It’s so hard to go through the hardships in life, but we always know there is peace in the end and we will all be joined together someday. May God Bless you all.
Lots of love always!