Andrew Christian Peterson

Andrew Christian Peterson passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024 in Prescott AZ. Andrew was born in Junction City Oregon on December 5, 1937 to Andrew and Wilma Peterson. He attended Oregon State University followed by the University of Illinois where he received a PhD in Chemical Engineering. His career took him to Pennsylvania, Idaho, and New Mexico where he worked at Westinghouse, Idaho National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratory before retiring to Prescott. During his lifetime he enjoyed raising kids, backpacking and hiking, and a passion for competitive bridge. During retirement Andrew and his wife Jenine traveled extensively throughout the US and over 50 other countries. He is survived by his wife, Jenine Peterson of Prescott AZ, their four children, Cyndy Lakowske of Sedona AZ, Kristin DeLorenzo of Boulder CO, Anton Peterson of Spearfish SD, and Rorik Peterson of Fairbanks, AK, as well as eight grandchildren.