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1965 - 2003
AGE: 37
PETERS, Richard J.
Lawton
Passed away Tuesday morning, July 1, 2003 at LakeView Community Hospital, Paw Paw, the same hospital in which he was born. Richard was born on August 8, 1965 in Paw Paw, MI as the fourth child, and only son of Richard J. and Frieda R. (Mast) Peters. Richard spent most of his work career as a mechanic for Osborne’s Garage in Paw Paw. It was there that he fine-tuned and added to the skills he learned as a child. His love of working with his hands came at a very young age, when he took apart every machine or engine that he could get his hands on. It was not until some years later that he taught himself how to put things back together. Once he accomplished this, he used his many skills to become a great mechanic, and all-around handyman. He was an avid deer hunter, who especially loved to use his crossbow. He was happiest just being outside. If he wasn’t at the shop, or hunting, he could be found fixing his family and friend’s vehicles, homes or machines, or just riding around on one of his newest make-shift vehicles. Every year he planned and prepared for months to put on an elaborate 4th of July celebration for his family and friends. This year, he’ll have the best view ever…looking down from above. Family will receive friends today Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan with Rev. Tim Gunderson officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. |
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Dana
dsaraino@hotmail.com
Monday July 14, 2003 at
6:48 AM
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I LOVE YOU RICH!
AUTUMN RAIN
Do not stand by my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints upon the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
and I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am that swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
I"M FREE
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
There is a sacredness in tears.
They are not the mark of weakness,
but of power.
They speak more eloquently
than 10,000 tongues.
They are the messengers
of overwhelming grief,
of deep contrition,
and of unspeakable love.
- Washington Irving
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Martha Burkett
Friday July 11, 2003 at
2:12 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
Martha Burkett
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Kim Caldwell
Tuesday July 8, 2003 at
2:49 PM
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I am sorry to read this. I was looking at Dale Whittington and just happened on this notice. I can remember him racing down the trails behind the sub-division. I hope everyone else is well. Please past on my condolences to everyone.
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Kyle Caldwell
caldwell94@aol.com
Tuesday July 8, 2003 at
12:13 PM
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I am very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Please know that our prayers and thoughts go with you. Kyle
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