By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Derek Petersen
Aug. 5, 1978 Sept. 30, 2009
002
Derek Petersen, 31, passed into the arms of God on Sept. 30 after a short battle with cancer.  He was a resident of Stockton, graduate of Lincoln High School and CSU Stanislaus, and a member of First Baptist Church, Stockton.   

Preceded in death by his grandfather, Oren Petersen of Turlock; and uncles, Rick Petersen and Bobby Petersen; he is survived by his parents, Keith and Donna Petersen of Stockton; sister, Jamie Stavenger (Chris) of Duluth, Minn.; grandmother, Lady Laudine McBeath and her husband, Cliff, of Turlock; grandparents, Charles and Adavern Pullen of Tucson, Ariz.; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a niece on the way.

Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life service to be held at noon on Oct. 10 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado, Stockton, 95204 (466-4368) with a reception following.

Memorials:  First Baptist Church Foundation (above address); Children’s Tumor Foundation (www.ctf.org).