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Adam Florian Peters

January 3, 1928 - May 23, 2010

In Memory of Adam F. Peters Longtime Newberg resident, Adam F. Peters died at his home on May 23, 2010. He was 82. Adam was born in Mizpah, Montana on January 3, 1928 to Frantz and Frances Peters. He was raised and received his education in Montana, where his parents homesteaded with his family. He and his family moved to Sherwood, Oregon in 1944. In 1946 Adam enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in the Philippines. After his military service, he worked for the Portland Canning Company in Sherwood. In 1961 Adam met and married his wife Ruth in Sherwood. They settled and made their home in Newberg. In 1968 Adam left the cannery and worked for Air King manufacturing in Tigard as a millwright. He worked there until his retirement. Adam enjoyed camping and fishing, fixing things and helping people. He was known for his kindness and friendliness to others. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Adam is survived by his wife Ruth, daughter Debbie Fosmark and her husband Gordon of Amity, daughter Susie Williams of Newberg, and son Tony Peters of Newberg. Grandsons include Justin & Evan Fosmark and Seth and Nate Williams. Sisters, Celia Smith of McMinnville and Rose Larsen of San Jose, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frank & John Peters and sister Monica Brewster. Funeral Services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sherwood on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to Newberg FISH or St. Paul Lutheran Church Family care Fund.

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In Memory of Adam F. Peters Longtime Newberg resident, Adam F. Peters died at his home on May 23, 2010. He was 82. Adam was born in Mizpah, Montana on January 3, 1928 to Frantz and Frances Peters. He was raised and received his education in... View Obituary & Service Information

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