Ward Peterson

July 18, 1950 — Sept. 29, 2012

Ward Peterson, 62, of Cottonwood, died Sept. 29.

He was born July 18, 1950, in Phoenix to Ward and Gwendolyn Peterson.

He was a self-employed framing contractor in the Verde Valley and owner of Peteco Contractor Inc.

He is survived by his wife Pam of Cottonwood; granddaughter Montana Ridder of Scottsdale and brother Bart Peterson [Susie] of Cave Creek.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at 520 Pebble Circle in Cottonwood.