Frank and Natalie lived here for over 30 years and attended TKH on a few occasions. Natalie donated some of the art work she made to the Temple. He will have a Jewish service this Wednesday morning. Please try to attend. Franklin Allen Peters November 22, 1924 January 15, 2015 Mr. Franklin Allen Peters died at 90 years old. Franklin lived in Sierra Vista with his wife of 64 years, Natalie. Franklin died on January 15, 2015 after a brief illness at Sierra Vista Regional Hospital. Franklin was born in Haverhill, Mass. on November 22, 1924, the son of Ann Peters. Franklin was preceded in death by his sister Marion and his brother Ernest. Before graduating high school, Franklin enlisted into the Merchant Marines and was trained as a Radio Electrician at Gallops Island by the Coast Guard. He served in the Merchant Marines during WWII and was awarded the Atlantic War Zone Bar, The Mediterranean East Zone Bar, and the Combat Bar. After the war he joined the Navy. He then worked for the Department of Defense and Army serving in Germany and Panama. He retired in 1984 from Fort Huachuca Electronics Command Post after many years of service. Franklin is survived by his wife of 64 years, Natalie, children Roberta Quintero, Michael Peters, Marion Weich, and Arthur Peters, his grandchildren Anndell, Rose, Samuel, Melissa, Aaron, Aaryn, Leah, Joseph, and Alexander, all of whom will miss him dearly. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery which is located at 1300 Buffalo Service trail, Sierra Vista, Ariz. A gathering of friends and family will follow at his home from 1:005:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to the Humane Society of the United States, or the Paralyzed Veterans Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jensen’s Sierra Vista Mortuary. Franklin Allen Peters November 22, 1924 January 15, 2015
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