On February 10, 2014 at 9:00 A.M., Paul will join his wife for the last time at the Santa Nella Veterans Cemetery .
 On the evening of January 31, Paul J. Petersen peacefully went to rest in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
 Born to Richard S. Petersen and Hannah Rose Snee on November 12, 1923, in Newman CA and raised in Alameda, he went to St. Joseph’s high school where he became an unwavering Catholic.
 After serving in the United States Air Force in World War II, he returned to the University of San Francisco to get his degree. Upon graduation, he worked as a logger in the Sierra’s until having an appendectomy and then returned to San Francisco where he earned his certificate as a Public Accountant. In 1969 he culminated his career as the Business Manager of Hartnell Community College in Salinas. Upon retirement he moved to Hood River Oregon where he opened a CPA practice and enjoyed the Knights of Columbus, the Elks and United way. One of his last hurrahs of community service was being elected as the City Treasurer of San Juan Buatista at 82 years of age.
 He was an honest man that took pride in providing for his family, wife Jeanne of 59 years, sons Jim (Patty) of Salinas, Jon of Sacramento, Joe (Jeannette) of Lodi and Daughters, Janice Beeghly (Dan) of Gresham OR, and Julie Brigantino (Chris) of Hollister, 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and another on the way.
 He was a blessing to us all and we are thankful.
Paul John Petersen November 12, 1923 – January 31, 2014
