Henry William Peterson was born in Oberlin, Kansas, on February 8, 1914, to Arthur and Jenny Peterson, and passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in Albany, Oregon, at the age of 95. He was the second of four children and the only son. His careers included that of a dairyman, driver of an oil tanker, construction worker, and logger. He married Myrtle Lee (deceased in 2008) in LaSierra, California, in 1935. The family moved to Kansas in 1945, later moving to eastern Oregon, Idaho, and western Oregon. They settled in Roseburg in 1959 and in 2003 moved to Canyonville, Oregon. He enjoyed gardening, working in his shop, family camping, and hiking. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since October 2008, he has been living in Albany, Oregon. He is survived by his three daughters, LeBerta Haynes of Clackamas, Oregon; Muriel Miner and her husband, Gary of Medford, Oregon; and Marty Bigger and her husband, Rick of Corvallis, Oregon. He has six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as a sister, Ada Clements of Clark, Missouri, and many friends plus his loving cat, Bunny. A private family graveside service will be held at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Oakland, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to Gospel Outreach, PO Box 8, College Place, WA 99324, or to the Mennonite Village where he received such loving care: John Kollear, Foundation Director, Mennonite Village, 5353 Columbus St. SE, Albany OR 97322. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor's family Chapel.