Joseph Samuel Peterson, age 31

Lost to gun violence on July 17, 2016 in Ivanof Bay, Alaska.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Joe
  • Number of children:
    11 David, Konyae, Xavio
  • Personality:
    5 happy-go-lucky
    4 wants everyone to be happy ♡
    2 kind free spirited soul. 💖
    2 giving and caring
  • Occupation:
    6 professional cook
  • Workplace:
    2 Sullivans
    3 Table 6
    4 Cattle Co.
    3 Bear Tooth
  • Schools attended:
  • Comments:
    12 Joseph had a million dollar smile with a free spirited attitude 💚💙💚💙
    3 i love you my baby bro ❤️
    5 He had the biggest heart, the brightest smile, an a heart warming laugh 💚💙
    2 Joseph was a free spirited person like his mom accepting everyone unconditionally
    2 the pain never goes away. it hurts more. Understanding why this happened is nil.
    2 He was an all around good guy and always had a smile to share.

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