Tarrant County - Obituaries - Peter F. Gaydos *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Charlotte Coble Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** Mansfield News Mirror December 15, 2006 Peter F. Gaydos surrendered to the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. Memorial service was Monday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield. Burial was in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. He was born March 17, 1922, in Dixonville, Ohio, to parents who immigrated from Austria and Hungary. He was the last surviving of 11 children, all raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In his youth, he attended John Adams High, where he was a cheerleader and taught ballroom dancing. He graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame and attended the University of Chicago and Harvard University. Peter was honored with the Victory Medal while serving in the U.S. Navy as an ensign (supply corps) during World War II. He love of dancing brought him to a U.S.O. dance where he met his wife, Norma. Pete and Norma shared a devoted 60 years together. Peter worked as an aerospace specification writer for Martin Marietta (Orlando, Fla.), but spent most of his career with LTV in Grand Prairie until his retirement in 1989. He loved watching and supporting his family in all aspects of their lives, especially with their athletic careers. Peter was a witness for our Lord Jesus Christ, studying His word for more than 40 years. Among other things, God’s gift to him was music. He sang in a barbershop quartet, church choirs, including the Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield and Arlington Community Church, Mansfield Senior Center, and also his assisted living home, Alterra. Peter also played the accordion, guitar and the harmonica. He will now join in song with our heavenly choir. Survivors: Wife, Norma; daughter, Vicki and husband, Dennis Dowd; son, Kent Gaydos and wife, Pamela; grandchildren, David Dowd and wife, Micheline; Lori Dowd Miles and husband, Randy; Brittany and Bryan Gaydos; great grandchildren, Trinity, Avery, Brynn and Drake; and nieces, nephews and friends.