David (Dave) Carl Peterson (1953-2010)

PETERSON, SUNDSTROM, MEYER

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 4/20/2010 at 16:49:33

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

David (Dave) Carl Peterson, 56, of Ames, died Sunday, April 18, 2010. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at Adams Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Bethesda Lutheran Church. A barbecue celebration of Dave’s life will follow at 3 p.m. at Inis Grove Park.

Dave was born in Hawarden and grew up in the Alcester, S.D. community. His parents were Arthur Peterson and Fern Hartman Peterson. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1971 and the University of South Dakota in 1975. He married Carla Sundstrom in 1975. Their two daughters, Kaija and Natalie Peterson, were the joy of his life. He loved watching them grow and sharing their adventures.

At the time of his death, Dave was a co-owner of Logo America, a company that represents numerous manufacturers of sports novelty merchandise. His business associates, like his friends, will remember Dave as an individual always ready to lend a helping hand and share a ready smile.

He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was well known as a great cook who loved nothing more than to prepare a festive meal to share with a group of friends and family members. He loved to orchestrate events and adventures and share fun with others. He participated in competition barbecue contests with his “Smokin’ Buddies” teammates. He joined friends on a number of global travel adventures and always had great stories to tell.

He was an active member of Bethesda Lutheran Church and introduced many members to good barbecue and spicy chili. He belonged to Ames Noon Rotary Club.

He is survived by his loving wife and daughters, all of Ames; his mother; his brother, Michael Peterson, and his wife, Lorna; his nephew, Brandon Peterson, and his family; and his niece, Kristen Meyer, and her family; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.

Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames.

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