1961
Dwight
2016
Dwight Ph.D
June 3, 1961 — March 6, 2016
Dwight N. Peterson, Ph.D, age 54, of King of Prussia, PA, formerly of North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2016. Born in Lawrence, MA. He was the son of C. Norman and Marlyce A. Peterson (nee Sturdy) of Harwich, MA.
Dwight received his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University in North Carolina. He was employed as a college professor at Eastern University in St. Davids, PA for 15 years and retired in the Fall of 2012. During his tenure at Eastern University, he served as chair of the Christian Studies department and chair of the faculty senate. He received recognition for his teaching including the Lindback Award for teaching, and "Teacher of the Year" as voted by the students.
Due to complications from paraplegia, Dwight entered hospice care in the summer of 2012. During the last three and one half years he has maintained scores of friendships from his bed, and received hundreds of visitors. The family is grateful to the hospice care workers and nurses, and many friends who improved his quality of life during a lengthy home stay.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Peterson is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Kim Peterson (nee Ault), his son, Mark William Peterson, and his siblings Bonnie Hawkinson and Kurt Peterson, and their families.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333; and to his Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM, also at the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eastern University to name the Dwight Peterson Memorial Labyrinth, an important tool for educational formation and spiritual development. Checks can be sent to the Eastern University Advancement Office, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087; or you can make a gift online at eastern.edu. Simply click the "Donate" button, and write "Dwight Peterson" in the memorial/tribute section.
Gifts can also be made to the Metropolitan Ballet Academy, an outstanding local arts organization where Dwight's son, Mark, danced in the boys' scholarship program. They are located at 700 N. Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
208 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon
PA 19333
,
Dwight received his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University in North Carolina. He was employed as a college professor at Eastern University in St. Davids, PA for 15 years and retired in the Fall of 2012. During his tenure at Eastern University, he served as chair of the Christian Studies department and chair of the faculty senate. He received recognition for his teaching including the Lindback Award for teaching, and "Teacher of the Year" as voted by the students.
Due to complications from paraplegia, Dwight entered hospice care in the summer of 2012. During the last three and one half years he has maintained scores of friendships from his bed, and received hundreds of visitors. The family is grateful to the hospice care workers and nurses, and many friends who improved his quality of life during a lengthy home stay.
In addition to his parents, Dr. Peterson is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret Kim Peterson (nee Ault), his son, Mark William Peterson, and his siblings Bonnie Hawkinson and Kurt Peterson, and their families.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 6:00-8:00 PM at St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA 19333; and to his Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM, also at the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Eastern University to name the Dwight Peterson Memorial Labyrinth, an important tool for educational formation and spiritual development. Checks can be sent to the Eastern University Advancement Office, 1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087; or you can make a gift online at eastern.edu. Simply click the "Donate" button, and write "Dwight Peterson" in the memorial/tribute section.
Gifts can also be made to the Metropolitan Ballet Academy, an outstanding local arts organization where Dwight's son, Mark, danced in the boys' scholarship program. They are located at 700 N. Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 2:00 PMSt. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
208 N. Valley Forge Road
Devon
PA 19333
,
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