PETERSON, Donald J. (Don)

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Thursday, August 13, 2015 Donald J. Peterson, 86, born in Omaha, Nebraska, passed July 16th, 2015 at home with family present. He was a 35 yr resident of Camp Verde, well known & active in community events & charities. Don was loved & respected by all who knew him. He loved family, friends, classic & antique cars, a good cigar and dogs. A truly good & honorable man, he will be deeply missed & the world will suffer from his loss. He was a Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran, a Mason, a 20 yr retired Lt. in the Phoenix Police Dept. A lifetime member & officer in the American Legion Post 93, & lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6739, Fraternal Order of Police & Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by son, Vann Peterson, son, David Hensley & only daughter, Cynthia Cass, 9 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Bueler Funeral Home, Camp Verde Az. A memorial service, for this great man, will be held at VFW Post 6739 in Camp Verde on Saturday August 15, 1PM to 3PM. Honor guard will proceed, followed by food & libation. All who knew him are welcome to attend.