PETTERSSON, Leif (Swede)


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday, July 29, 2003 Leif "Swede" Pettersson, of Phoenix, passed away on July 24, 2003 at the age of 71. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on April 10, 1932. He moved to Phoenix in 1961 from Long Island. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Ironworkers Local #75. Leif was an avid golfer and a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Helen Pettersson; daughters, Linda Clingensmith (Alan); sons, James Pettersson; grandchildren, Amber, Lindsey, Andrea, & Ryan; and great- granddaughter, Gabriela. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2003 at 10am, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Advantage Fuenral & Cremation Services, Sunnyslope Chapel.