Obituary of Glen F. Peterson

 

Glen Francis Peterson was born March 4, 1938, in Medford, Oregon. He passed away on January 21, 2024, in his longtime home of Colorado. He was 85 years old. He was a strong family man with profound dedication and accomplishments. Glen received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Southern Oregon University in 1959 and his D.M.D., Dentistry from Oregon Health and Science University of Medicine in 1964. Glen also served in the United States Army from 1964-1967 as Captain and Dental Officer of unit USATC Fifth USARMY. Glen dedicated his life to dentistry and applied his skills far and wide. He led his own dentistry practice for over 16 years in Arvada, Colorado as well as serving as Lead Dentist at the Colorado Department of Corrections in Colorado Springs for 6 years, and as General Dentist at 14 Peaks Dentistry in Westminster, Colorado. Glen is survived by his wife Lucinda Peterson, his sons, Brad Peterson his wife Yvette Peterson, Britt Peterson his wife Laura Peterson, step-daughters Ameris Hartman her husband Matthew Hartman, Alexis Wagner her husband Kevin Wagner, Aziel Noy her husband Daniel Noy, his grandchildren Brittany Hartman, Caylie Hartman, Benjamin Hartman, Kiera Wagner, Jack Wagner, Mia Noy, and Naomi Noy, his great-grandchild Milo Venable, pet schnauzer Baby, and extended family members. Glen was an avid outdoorsman, especially fond of fishing and hunting. He was a committed, God loving, strong gentle man with a keen sense of duty and an everlasting appreciation for nature.