ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PETERSON, CLYDE G. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died Monday, December 20, 2010

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PETERSON, CLYDE G. 
September 27, 1927 - December 20, 2010 

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Clyde G. Peterson, a native and life long resident of Patterson, LA, born 
September 27, 1927, passed away on December 20th at Teche Regional Medical 
Center in Morgan City, LA. 

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jeannine Ganucheau Peterson, his 
children, Kirk and his wife Janice Cayce Peterson, Kim, Kevin and his wife Inger 
E. Peterson, and Karla Peterson Adams and her husband Dr. Robert A. Adams III; 
five grandchildren, Brian Rappmundt, Christina Peterson Aucoin and her husband 
Timothy Aucoin, Cayce Peterson, Lt. Mary Peterson, and Leah Peterson; and a 
great-grandson, Jake.

His love and appreciation of nature was reflected in all that he placed his eyes 
on, whether it was a beautiful face or a timeless picture that caught his 
attention. As an accomplished photographer, he possessed a talent that allowed 
anyone who viewed his pictures an opportunity to share in the same miracles that 
he saw daily. He was an avid fisherman that spent countless days roaming the 
bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin and capturing its glorious scenes.

Clyde's life was filled with many accomplishments, some of which included 
serving our country in the United States Navy. After serving in the Navy, he 
furthered his education and he began his life with his family in Patterson where 
he went into business for himself. During this time, he built an unsurpassed 
legacy including serving over 23 years in the Patterson Volunteer Fire 
Department, four years as Patterson Alderman and mayor pro-tem, and four years 
as President of Appaloosa Horse Association. In later years, he supported the 
Sherriff's Department as an active volunteer. But his greatest accomplishment 
was the joy and love that he brought to his family, his friends and everyone 
that he met with "a few minutes to talk".

The family requests that visitation be observed Wednesday, December 22, 2010 
from 9am until time of services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson with 
a rosary being prayed at 10:15am.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 22nd at 11am at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson with burial following in the church 
cemetery. Father Donovan Labbe will officiate the services.

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