Tribute to Gordon "Pete" Peterson

[William T.]

On July 2, 2006 we lost Gordon "Pete" Peterson, a long time member of the NCRS and contributor to the NCRS discussion board. His sudden passing shocked all of us who live in the area and knew him.
Gordon was the man who introduced me to the NCRS and many dimensions of the Corvette hobby. He was very active in Corvettes United, our local club. His enthusiasm and passion for cars in general, and Corvettes in particular, was truly infectious. He was always willing to share his vast knowledge of Corvettes. He inspired me to write. Eventually I wrote my first, and to date, only article to be published in The Corvette Restorer- in part, because of him.
Thanks and goodbye Gordo.

[Joe L.]

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William------

I'm very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a gem as far as I'm concerned. I never actually met him but got to "know" him by virtue of his contributions to this discussion board. No doubt, at all, that he'll be greatly missed.

It's always a shock to those left behind when someone passes suddenly. My father went that way. However, for the individual involved, it's a blessing. The "sudden passing" is to be preferred over the "long, drawn out departure". My uncle (my father's brother) went the latter way. There's no question of which one of the two "got the better deal".

[Rick A.]

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RIP, my friend! Never met you in person, but all the emails we exchanged as we both restored 1963's....................

[Harry Sadlock]

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William, I am also very sorry to hear about Pete. He was an inspiration and a great influence on many of us at NCRS. I was Looking to meet him at the end of the month at a local swap meet. Please pass along condolences to friends and family.

Harry and Linda
New Hampshire

[Tracy C.]

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Very sorry to hear this William. Pete was very helpful anytime I requested further detail about anything he had posted. He often took time to photograph and email additional pictures on the subject at hand.

Please pass my condolences to his loved ones from me as well.

tc
Kansas

[Sydney G.]

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This is very sad news.
Pete and I communicated via email and the tech board on several occasions regarding 63's and he was a gentleman and willing to help at all times.
My best to your family "Pete".
Syd

[Frank C.]

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I would like to echo what everyone has said about Pete's passing. He and I shared many Emails and posts on the DB. I know I'll miss him.

[Terry M.]

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Pete made valuable contributions to NCRS through this board and The Restorer. My condolences to his family.