Jeffrey Edward Peterson

October 8, 1949 - June 2, 2018

Jeffrey Edward Peterson passed away June 2, 2018 in Dallas. Jeff was born Oct 8, 1949 in Prairie Village, Kansas to the late Vernon and Earlene Peterson. He was preceded in death by both of his parents of Prairie Village, KS along with his twin brother, Jason Peterson, of Vail, CO. After growing up in in Kansas, Jeff graduated from Arizona State University and established himself a well-respected career in commercial real estate. He moved to Dallas in 1980 where he continued to make many friends. Early in his life, Jeff was an avid cyclist and he also enjoyed swimming both as a sport and for relaxation. He had a humble nature that enabled him to be kind to everyone he met, especially any animal that needed help. Jeff’s sincerity and selflessness were hallmarks of his personality and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his former wife and the mother of his daughters, Donna Peterson, of Dallas, TX; daughter Kari Hutchison, and husband, Owen of Ft. Worth; grandsons Gavin and Jack Hutchison, of Fort Worth, TX; daughter Lindsey Peterson of Dallas, TX; and brother Scott Peterson of Prairie Village, KS as well as many friends and extended family. A private memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018. For those wishing, memorials may be made in honor of Jeff’s love of animals to the Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas or the SPCA.