Ed Petersen of Salida, CO, (formerly Steamboat and Oakcreek), passed away peacefully following a valiant 4-year battle with cancer. Ed was born in Denver, CO, and attended South High School and CU-Boulder. Ed was a western slope home builder and community volunteer. He was a 30+ year National Ski Patrolman and avalanche trainer at Sunlight Ski Area, Howelsen Hill, and Sol Vista. An avid outdoors man, in 2009 he retired to Salida, CO.
Ed is survived by sister, Jean (Bill) Mar, and children Stephanie (Dennis) Pappas, Jeff (Tia) Petersen, and Cathy (Shawn) Northcutt, nine grandchildren and ex-wives Sheila Petersen Gillette and Diana Justin.
Friends are invited to join Ed’s Celebration of Life Saturday, June 28th at Riverside Park, Salida, CO, 10:30 am (if inclement weather, meet in the adjacent Scout Hut). Bring your fun stories to share.
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Obituary for Ed Peterson
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