Dear Chris and Vernette,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. Although we never met your dad, we are sure he had a full and happy life and now he survives in our memories.

From Ramon and Victoria Lim

Pete was my Acacia fraternity advisor, mentor, and lifetime friend. I do not know of anyone in my life for whom I had more respect and admiration. I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Chris, Debbie, and Pete's entire family. His passing marks the end of a true giant of the human race, and leaves a huge void. Anyone who ever knew him is without doubt a better person for it.

I worked at Oaknoll from 2003-2007. I got to know Pete (and Jackie) very well while I worked there. Pete enjoyed hearing all about my husband who was a farmer. He always spoke to me about farm safety and loved hearing about how technology had changed over the years. In 2007 I gave birth to twin boys. It was at that time that I quit working to stay at home with them. I would often bring the boys to Oaknoll for visits and we always made sure to stop and see Pete. He loved seeing the boys grow and over the years met the two daughters that I had. I will always remember Pete's infectious smile and curiosity about my life. He always talked to my boys about helping out their dad on the farm and encouraged me as a "farm wife"! He is a wonderful man who I had the pleasure of knowing. I pray that all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this time.

I knew Pete and wife Jackie from back in the '70's when my husband Bill and I partied with them with a group of friends. Pete was such a friendly and pleasant man to have around. Back in those days we also were part of a group that played in a private duplicate bridge group, mostly made up of engineering faculty. Later I met Pete and Jackie's son Chris when he was a student at West High.

I am so sorry to learn of Pete's passing. My condolences to Chris and his family.

Emily Bennett

Pete was one of my professors when I did my masters in 1980. He was such a great teacher. My condolences, Chris, Vernette and Ll your family