Allen Peterson

TORRINGTON, WY . . . . . . Memorial services for ALLEN M. PETERSON, 88, will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the United Methodist Church with Reverend Ora Dailey officiating. Allen died on April 5, 2009 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions, in Allen’s memory, to either the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home or to the Lions ‘Sight Program’ Foundation of Wyoming. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Allen was born on February 27, 1921 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Arthur and Alice (Wilson) Peterson. He grew up and received his education; graduating from Benson High School in Omaha in 1939. He went on to attend the University of Omaha where he graduated in 1943. He then served in the US Army in the Philippines. Following his discharge, Allen returned to Omaha where he married Dorothy Rooney on June 20, 1947. He went to work as an accountant for Peter Kewitt Construction Company in Omaha. He transferred to the company’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office for a brief time before returning to Omaha. In 1962 the family moved to Torrington, Wyoming where Allen and his wife purchased the Maverick Motel and operated it until they sold it in 1977. Allen then worked part time as an accountant for Ray Hilderman in Scottsbluff for several years. His wife passed away in 1996. Allen enjoyed reading and being with his family, and he really liked discussing current events and politics. He was on the Board for the Rocky Mountain Eye Bank and he was an active member in the Chamber of Commerce. Allen also served several years on the Board of Evergreen Court. He was member and trustee of the Methodist Church, a Boy Scout Leader, and a member of the Torrington Lions Club where he was Treasurer for many years. Allen was also instrumental in forming the Highway 26 Association in the 1960's. He is survived by his four sons, Mark (Kathleen) Peterson of Topeka, Kansas; Eric (Carolyn) Peterson of Vienna, Virginia; Steven (Nora) Peterson of North Hollywood, California; and Todd (Maggie) Peterson of Torrington, Wyoming; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and also his very special friend, Darlene Bandemer of Torrington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Allen Peterson

February 27, 1921 - April 5, 2009