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Will Peterson

Will Peterson was born Aug. 13, 1979, in Libby, Mont., to Wayne and Kathy Peterson. He lived there until his family moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1985. He attended Bryan Elementary, followed by Lakes Middle School, and then graduated from Lake City High School in 1997. He furthered his education at ITT Tech, studying electrical engineering. He graduated with honors. He worked at Patterson Dental in Spokane for many years. Will, using his artistic talents, took an interest in creating tattoos, bought the equipment and just jumped in and started his own tattoo shop in Florence Mont., called Flotown Ink. He had the shop for several years. In 2012 he began working for Jones Brothers Trucking out of Missoula until his death.

In August of 1997, Will married Andi Craig and they had two children, Sean and Delanie. He loved his children with all his heart and was a great dad to them. Will shared his interests with his children, living on acreage in Montana; taught them how to grow their own food, raise chickens, how to hunt, hike, camp, water raft and all that living in Montana offered. He also taught them the great value of an education and to follow their dreams.

On Sept. 29, 2018, Will and Alishia Rosales married and they made their home in Missoula. They were such a wonderful, loving couple. They were just beginning a new chapter in their lives and with great sadness and disbelief, Will passed away on May 11, 2019, at his home from a sudden medical event.

We are all at a total loss that he was taken away from us so early in his life. He had a great wit and sense of humor and everyone enjoyed his political debates with his son, Sean, on Facebook. They were very thought provoking and I’m sure that was Will’s intent. Will had so many friends from every walk of life. Our lives were enriched by Will introducing us to his many friends and his many ideas. He was very mechanical and worked on many vehicles and any other machine with his dad, uncle, son, brother-in-law and whoever else needed help. He played basketball, darts, snowboarded, grew some really hot peppers, loved camping, hiking, hanging out with friends; always ready for a new adventure.

He leaves behind his wife, Alishia Rosales-Peterson; his two children, Sean and Delanie Peterson; sister, Casey (Travis) Stephens; niece, Arraya Stephens; nephew, Logan Stephens and his dad and mom, Wayne and Kathy Peterson. He also leaves behind many more aunts, uncles, cousins and of course his loving friends.

A service and memorial celebrating Will’s life will be held in Missoula on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Garden City Funeral Home. It’s a potluck, so bring your favorite hot, cold, side dish or dessert! Also, bring whatever you want to drink. All friends and family are invited. Donations to help with expenses may be sent to Glacier Bank in Missoula, in Alishia Rosales-Peterson’s name.

We all love you and miss you very much, Will.