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A. Brad Peterson, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, died peacefully at home Monday, April 6, 2009, after a heroic two-year fight with leukemia. He was 55. A highly respected physical therapist, Brad owned and operated Ferndale Physical Therapy for 19 years. He was a natural teacher who never lost his love of learning. Brad was an accomplished pilot, woodworker, boater, master gardener and he appreciated all things made of stone. Born January 12, 1954, to Dale and Jean Peterson of Manson, WA, Brad grew up on the family apple orchard with his identical twin brother, Brooke, and his sister, Kim. He graduated from Chelan High School, Washington State University, Cum Laude, and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Physical Therapy. After moving to Bellingham, he received his Masters in Kinesiology at Western Washington University.Brad will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 29 great years, Tricia; and their much loved children, Kelsey, 22, and Kevin, 19. He is also survived by his mother, Jean; sister, Kim (Elmer); brother, Brooke (Peg); and numerous Peterson and Boyle family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Peterson. |
