Allan James Peterson, 88

Allan James Peterson was born on April 13, 1936, in Butte, Montana, to Vic and Erna (Soderstrom) Peterson. He died on March 11, 2025, at his home in Butte, Montana, in the arms of his loving wife.

Allan graduated from Butte High School in 1954. On June 3, 1956, Allan married Beverly Sutey, the love of his life. This coming June, they would have been married for 69 years.

He worked as a Substation Operator for the Milwaukee Railroad in East Portal, Montana, Avery, Idaho, and Piedmont, Montana. When the railroad was de-electrified in 1974, he started working for Montana Power as a Power Dispatcher.

Allan was always involved in any activities his sons participated in, including becoming a Boy Scout Leader. Whenever someone needed a volunteer, he never said no, including being the Whitehall City Judge for a while.

He loved traveling with his wife, Beverly, and they pulled their fifth wheel trailer to 48 states, including Alaska, and five Canadian Provinces. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and took them on numerous trips and also taught them all how to ski.

He loved the outdoors, and he spent much time hunting with his sons and all of his "adopted" sons, including many years at hunting camp. His true love was fishing. He took up and became a very proficient fly-fisherman. He treasured the annual fishing trips to Sitka, Alaska.

Allan was also instrumental in the restoration and establishment of the Jefferson Valley Museum in Whitehall.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Robert (Janie) of Vernal, Utah, and David (Debra) of Chester, Idaho; a brother, Gary (Carol) of Walnut Creek, California, a sister, Eleanor of Superior, Montana; three grandchildren: Colt Peterson of Boise, Idaho; Kali Peterson (Aleck Gantick) of Belgrade, Montana; Ceara Peterson of Vernal, Utah; and two great-granddaughters.

Allan was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean and Jay; grandson, Austin; sister-in-law, Norma; and brother-in-law, Ed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Jefferson Valley Museum.