Michael James Peterson, L/CPL.-USMC-Vietnam War Veteran funeral services are 1:30 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines, Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33504 with the VFW Post 9272, to officiate.
A native of FT. Wayne, IN and a local resident since 1980, when he moved here from FT. Wayne, IN; he was a service manager for Ernie Haire Ford in Tampa, FL; a Baptist; a United States Marine Corps Veteran that was awarded a Purple Heart for burns from napalm in Vietnam; a National Defense Service Medal with 1 device; Vietnam Service Medal with 1 device; Vietnam Campaign Medal with one device and a Good Conduct Medal. Predeceased in death by his father, George Peterson, Michael is survived by his wife, Tammy of Largo, FL; two sons: Michael Peterson II of Germany and Daniel Peterson of Largo, FL; four daughters: Tracy Lentricchia of New Port Richey, FL; Lisa Johnson of FT. Wayne, IN; Krystal Peterson of Largo, FL and Amanda Jordan and her husband, Eric of New Port Richey, FL; his mother, Dorothy Peterson of New Port Richey, FL; a brother, Kenneth Peterson and his wife, Nancy of FT. Wayne, IN; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Irma Moldenhauer of Seminole, FL and his grandchildren: Michael, Jamie, Sean, Aiden and Baylei.
Please assemble at the cemetery from 1:00 PM until 1:30 PM.
Veterans Funeral Care1-800-467-7850
We are going to miss you.
Love Alex, Sean and Aiden
Mike I will always love you ,we had alot of good times and some bad times ,3 kids who always love you too.
Mike I missed you after your divorce.You were always like a brother to me.We had a lot of good times together.
Mike, Spank and I will miss you. Had a lot of good times when we came to visit in Florida, and before you moved to Florida.
WE HAD WORKED TOGETHER AND DRANK TOGETHER,I’LL MISS YOUR EASY GOING SMILEING FACE,THANKS FOR BEING MY FRIEND.
Dad- you were the best dad anyone could have… you were like my best friend… I remember when mom would go to bingo on saturdays and we would watch movies on Sci-fi and we would rent movies… and for dinner we would always have chicken noodle soup or hot dogs… im really gonna miss that… I love you and i miss you…
See you soon
<3 your daughter KK
Dad I’ll alys love you your in my heart ,I’ll always be your PEEWEE .Lisa
To my loving husband,I will miss you so very much,you were my rock. I will never forget all of ours memories we had. I love u so very much.Your loving wife forever Tammy..XOXOXOXO
Mike, you were an awesome dad to me. Sometimes we were closer than others but we both knew that we loved eachother. You cared so much about your family and friends. We won’t ever forget you. I love you. Amanda
Mike, you were an awesome dad to me. Sometimes we were closer than others but we both knew that we loved eachother. You cared so much about your family and friends. We won’t ever forget you and all the times we had. I love you. Amanda
Mike I’m going to miss you,you have always been my big brother,you may not be here in body but, your spirit will always be with me.Love you man!God bless
Mike, Oh the memories when we all first met. The laughs and tears Tammy and I had back then when we needed it the most! You were always quick with the comebacks! Tammy and family we are so sorry for your loss.
Take care and love you!!!
Dad, im really gunna miss you. you have taught me so much. and even tho we never really said it, we know we loved each other. everytime something breaks on the car or in the house, im gunna think of you cause you were always there to fix it. we are gunna miss you alot dad but we will all see you again someday. i love you dad…RIP
Mike, Me and Ash are going to miss you alot. All I can say is you were an awesome dad!! You raised great kids, that will make you very proud. I just wish we could have gotten out 1 more time for drinks on the boat. GOODTIMES……..Ed
Hey mike, im going to miss you so much, you tought me alot. I do appreciate you and tammy taking me in at one point of our lives, when i lost my grandad and was running away from it you all were there for me. Your family is my family from now on no matter what. please tell my grandad i said hi for me. I’ll always be there for the family whenever they need me. I wish i could have saw you one last time. i miss you and love you. RIP
Mike, I will always remember the great times we had at work, during and after work. You were always a good friend.I will miss you dearly buddy. RIP Mike. Tammy and family, take care of yourselves.
MIKE..you were so young when Ken and I married and we didn’t get together often until you were out of the service and married. I do remember the motorcycle ride and getting together at Dad and Dorothy’s on Sundays. We always had a good time. Say hi to George, Gladys, Orville, Bill and Kenny Till for me. You will be missed.
If roses grow in heaven
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my Daddy’s arms
And tell him they’re from me.
Tell him that I love him so
And miss him very much,
And when he turns to smile
Place a kiss upon his cheek
And hold him for awhile,
Because remembering him is easy
I do it every day.
But there is an ache in my heart
that will never go away!!!!!
Dad I love and miss u so much, but I know you are no longer suffering. I will always do my best in caring for Grandma! R.I.P.
I wish I would have met you and your awesome family back when I met Tracey and Lisa,{18 years ago} but I feel like I’ve known you all this time through them.
You are finally home and can rest now.
My sincere sympathy for the family.
The following members from VFW Post 9272 Honor Guard were honored to officiate the memorial service for your loved one Mike:
Bud Burket–Captain
Dayle Stevens–Chaplain
Jeanne Burket–Bugler
Len Davis–Sgt of the Guard
Jim Sills–Rifle
Perry Potter–Rifle
Belinda Potter–Rifle
Eric Holding–Rifle
George Fisher–Rifle
Please accept our sincere condolences and thank you for your generous donation to our Post. May Mike rest in peace.
Mike you were a cool brother in law, we will miss you.You are a cool guy. God be with you.
Love,
Mary, Kent, Matthew, Christie,
Lee, Caleb, Jared.
R.I.P uncle mike everbody will miss you and the family loves you and will remember you as a great person and always fun to hang out wit..
from
Matthew
Moldenhauer
Mike, you were a good family man. I know you are loved and missed by many. It was a pleasure to have crossed paths with you.
I miss you so very much dad! I really wish you were still here!! Theres (still) not a week that goes by that I dont think of you!! I so wish you could meet Bubba!! I can just see you in my mind holding him..I still charish my 18th birthday and the long stemmed red-roses you gave me with tears in your eyes and what you said….Well now its your turn to remember YOUR MY DADDY ND LWAYS WILL BE!! R.I.P–Love AND MISS YOU SO MUCH! Pee-Wee
Mike,
I know that we never had a close relationship,Most of my memories of you are you and Tammy sittin out front smoking cigarettes haha and Danny and I didn’t get together until after you passsed but, as i’m sure you know, Danny was always my close friend. I remember him talking to me about you when you got sick. I remember hugging Tammy as she cried everytime I asked how you were doing. I know that a lot has changed in these years that you’ve been gone, but how much you are loved, and how much you are missed has not. Danny never stops talking about you and your grandaughter, Aubrey, will grow up knowing who you are. We showed her a picture of you and got her to say “paw paw” :) I know you are watching down on all of us. You were a wonderful man and I am so lucky that you raised a son as amazing as Danny to take care of us. He has done his best to fill in your spot. Until we meet again.. Rest In Peace.