Orville “Pete” Peterson passed away on June 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born December 21, 1928 in Bowman, North Dakota to Knute and Myrtle Peterson, the fourth of five children. He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952, including on the USS Eldorado during the Korean War, and ran landing boats at the invasions of Puson and Inchon. He married Anastasia “Daisy” Ternes on October 26, 1952. He worked as a lineman for Montana Dakota Utilities from 1956 to 1967 in Miles City. They moved from Miles City to Forsyth in 1967 and have resided there since. He worked as an appliance repairman for MDU in Forsyth from 1967 to 1978, when he was promoted to office manager. He retired from MDU in 1989 after almost 33 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and telling stories and will be missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by one son, Mark and his wife Kate, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, his parents, one son, Martin, one brother and one sister.
Memorials in Orville’s name are suggested to Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
The family will receive friends at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 4-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The graveside service with full military honors will follow at the Forsyth Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be shared at: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth is assisting the family with arrangements.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday July 5, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday July 6, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following the Funeral Service
Friday July 6, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday July 5, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday July 6, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following the Funeral Service
Friday July 6, 2018
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Debbie Anderson says
I’m so sad to hear this. Orville used to come visit me at the hospital when I worked there. After I fell on the ice and broke my wrist, he brought me a pair of spikes for my shoes. I know he was so very lonely when his special love passed and he is with her now. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers Orville. You were a special man and will be missed by many.
Laurie Lelm says
So sorry for your loss. Pete will be missed by many. He always had a way of making people smile.
Dale Valach says
Like the others, I too am saddened to hear of Pete’s passing. He was a great friend and co-worker of my dad (John) at MDU.
I also had the privilege of working with him in the Summer of 73. He ALWAYS had a joke to tell. I think he laughed at them as much as anyone with his special “he he he” laugh. He will be missed.
Tom Clifford says
You were a great neighbor. RIP, Pete.
Christina Jare says
Pete was part of our family. At work in the clinic and my home. We loved listening to his stories and will miss his smile and his company, but I know he is in heaven with his beloved Daisy. Rest In Peace our dear friend.
Sharon Wetsch says
Pete was a special person. He always had a smile for everyone. RIP Pete..
Tammy Hutchinson says
Pete was such a kind man. Always enjoyed running into him when he was in Miles City. He always had time to visit and tell you a story or two. He is now reunited with his beloved Daisy in Heaven. Rest in peace Pete!
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
To Pete’s family,
The world has lost a truly great man. May wonderful memories sustain you. We pray that you would be comforted by the thoughts and compassion of others who are sharing this sorrow with you. He will be missed by his family, many friends, and the entire Forsyth community. Oh what I would give to hear him tell me one more “Ole and Lena” joke with full accent. Rest in well-deserved peace Pete.