Raymond L. Peterson, 82, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born in Finely, North Dakota to Oscar and Caroline (Knutson) Peterson.

Ray grew up in McMinnville. He joined the US Army and was discharged from military service in California where he married and raised his family. Ray came to Oregon in 1985 when he retired and built his home in Sweet Home.

He enjoyed his free time, which included restoring old cars and working in his yard and flower garden. He loved to remodel and repair things.

Ray is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth; children, Douglas, Lloyd, Roxanne, and Catherine; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 11, at St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Sweet Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.