Gerald A. Peterson

Born to Harold C. and Hilda Marie Peterson of Garland, Utah on February 15, 1930. Devoted husband to Joan A. Peterson and dedicated father to Jeff Alan, Jay Anthony, and Jerry Adam Peterson. Jerry as he was known to his friends has been a long time resident of both Yucaipa and Redlands California. Jerry brought his family to California from Utah in 1966 and quickly adopted the California lifestyle that he so much enjoyed. While raising his three boys and enjoying the company of his loving wife, Jerry enjoyed camping, boating, motorcycle riding and the company of his vast network of friends he made through all of his travels. Through the years Jerry s family has grown to include his three daughter in-laws Vera, Susan and Gale, nine grand children Racheal, Amy, Aaron, Clayton, Samantha, Joshua, Jason, Amber and Lucy, and seven great grand children Sarah, Danielle, Christos, Gabriel, Troy, Virginia and Jacob. A viewing with the family will be held at 10:00 am to 11:30 am Wednesday July 21, 2010 at Emmerson Bartlett Memorial Chapel of Yucaipa 35208 Yucaipa Blvd Yucaipa, California 92399, followed by a closed full military honor service at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside California at 1:30 p.m.