Thomas Bernard Peters
Obituary
Thomas Bernard Peters "Tom" was born on May 19, 1930 in San Francisco, CA and went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23, 2022 in Sandpoint, ID.
Tom graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1948, was in the Navel reserves, became a journeyman iron worker and discovered his passion as a wildland fireman and Volunteer Fireman and Assistant Chief for the Felton, CA Volunteer Fire Department.
He met his sweetheart when she was two weeks old in San Francisco. Years later he proudly took her to the 1950 Prom in his 1931 Chevy Coup. They were married on January 23, 1954 in San Francisco, and made their home in Felton, CA.
Tom and Jackie raised their three daughters Christine "Chris" Iverson (Scott), Nanette "Nan" Brothers (Tom) and Louise Driggars (Bob) in Felton.
Tom retired from CDF in 1984 and ramped up his passion for Chevy car restoration. They were very active in the VCCA and traveled in their numerous cars to antique Chevy tours all over the U.S.
Tom and Jackie moved to the Selle Valley, north of Sandpoint, Idaho full time in 2003 to be closer to their family.
Tom and Jackie have six grandchildren and ten, plus one on the way great-grandchildren, whom they wholeheartedly supported.
Published in Press Banner · May 6, 2022