Garry John Peterson, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020. He was born on June 9th, 1938, in Mankato MN, to Hjalmer and Leona Peterson. He grew up in Cottonwood Minnesota where he spent his adolescence years. Later Garry went on to join the United States Army where he served for two years. Eventually he found his way to Helena, Montana and met the love of his life Louise. He worked as a Brick Layer for many years and continued on to have four beautiful children. Garry was a generous, caring man who was always thinking of others. He spread love and kindness until the day he passed. Garry was an avid fisherman, hunter, and overall an outdoors man. When he wasn’t outdoors you could always count on finding him drinking a cup of coffee and watching the game (football/baseball). He is survived by his brother Jack; a son Steve (Lindy) Peterson, his daughters Kathy (John) Burt and Kari (Tom) Geesling, his nine Grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many close friends. Garry is preceded in death by his parents (Hjalmer and Leona), Wife (Louise), and beloved son (Brian). “We would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord” – 2 Corinthians 5:8-
Private family services have taken place. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Garry.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Claudene and Steve Carkeek says
We’re so sorry to hear about Garry. The last years were especially hard, we know, and he’s in a better place with his Lord, but we will miss him!
Our love to your family.
Claudene and Steve Carkeek
Dave and Darla Carlson says
Garry and Louise were both wonderful people and now they are together again. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family.
East Helena Cemetery Association says
To Garry’s family:
Thank you for allowing us to care for your mom and brother and now your dad. You always have beautiful flowers for them.
Michael Glueckert says
Garry was a great friend. We worked together in the same trade and I will always be so grateful for his kindness and compassion he showed me and others! He was a true christian and is in a better place for sure. My sincere condolences to his family and grandchildren. He loved yu all deeply cause he told me so. Rest in peace my friend!