Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Arthur R. Peterson, 78, passed away on December 2, 2020, at The Courtyard in Colfax, Washington. He was born on February 28, 1942, to Olaf and Mary (Pitzel) Peterson in Seattle, Washington. Art graduated from West Seattle High School in 1960. He was on the school golf team and was an outstanding golfer winning many golf tournaments over the years. After graduation, Art worked at Associated Grocers and was part of the management program.

Art married Sandi Pool on September 5, 1970, and they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Soon after their marriage they welcomed their first daug...