Norm Peterson

Norman Lee Peterson Jr., 46, was tragically taken from this life, his family and friends, on March 28, 2008, in Olympia. He born Sept. 18, 1961, the fourth and first male child, of Norman and Marie (Curtis) Peterson. He started his life at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco and continued living on the Peninsula until his mid-teens. He relocated to Raymond where he worked on fishing and shrimp boats. He was 21 years old when he was in a serious car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury, which altered his life forever. He appreciated life and lived each and every day to his fullest and loved to play his harmonica and banjo for all who would listen. Surviving are his sisters, Tameron Knecht of Stratford, Conn., Jennifer Pedrazzetti of Raymond and Ann Peterson of Elma; nephews, David Pedrazzetti, Kevin Pedrazzetti and Logan Cox; nieces, Wendi and Hannah; his uncle Joseph Gisler, uncle Bill and aunt Billie Blanksma and his foster parents Bill and Inez Pedrazzetti. He was preceded in death by his father Norman Sr., mother Marie and sister Norma (Jerri). Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., at Ilwaco Cemetery. Share a memory or sign the guest book at www.penttilaschapel.com.