Robert Peterson
75, of Tucson passed quietly on September 17, 2013 at home with his wife of 32 years, Joan (Summe) Peterson at his side. "Bob" was born February 18, 1938 in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to the late Carl and Marie (Jones) (MN) Peterson. Bob had a full life; however, he was taken rather quickly after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. As a very dedicated family man, he is survived by his wife, Joan Peterson (AZ); brothers, Charles (MN) and Glenn (CA); children, Dan Peterson (AZ), Laurel Peterson (AZ), David Peterson with wife, Gilda and grandchild, Amy (AZ), Karen Watrous with husband, Sam and grandchildren, Scott, Nathan and Jennifer (CT), Julie Moldovan with husband, Keith and grandchildren, Jaymes, Andrew and Melanie (IL). Bob loved the Land, Sea and Air. He loved to camp, garden and hiked the Grand Canyon many times. He was in the Navy and enjoyed boating of any kind. He loved to fly. He flew radio control, hang gliders and was a private pilot. Bob also served with the Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue. He loved working around the home and loved to successfully tackle a wide variety of challenges. Some hobbies included painting, wood work, sculpting, and metal works. Bob worked for IBM for 32 years after leaving the Navy. He began in his home state working in Rochester, MN. In '79 he moved the family to someplace warmer - Tucson. The family instantly felt at home. Predeceased by his second wife, Linda (Huber) (of IL) who passed a short time after the move. After his retirement, he worked and volunteered for several places. Near his end, he was working on planes at Pima Air & Space Museum. Bob was never one to sit still too long. He loved keeping busy and was great at accomplishing things. He touched the lives of so many in a very positive way. Bob will be missed. Celebration of Life, Sunday, October 20, 2013, 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. at 4414 E. Ft. Lowell Rd. All who knew Bob are welcome to join. Please visit bringfuneralhome.com.