Dennis Paul Petersen

Dennis Paul Petersen Longshoreman, 64, of Astoria, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, in Astoria.

He was born July 2, 1945, in Astoria, to Lawrence Melvin and Stella Helena (Penttila) Petersen.

Raised in Astoria, he graduated from Astoria High School in 1964. While in high school, he excelled in athletics.

In 1966, he married Peggy Lee Everard. They later divorced.

In 1980, he married Lisa Palo. They later divorced.

Mr. Petersen worked as a longshoreman for many years, retiring in August 2006. He also commercial fished for a period of time.

He was a member of the Astoria Golf & Country Club and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

Family members said he loved being outdoors and was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. He was always active in attending Astoria High School's games and followed their sports programs.

He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Julie and Mark Tibbetts of Corvallis, Terra and Tim Duey of Bend and Jenni Petersen of Astoria; a grandson, Dylan Tibbetts of Corvallis; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Jeanie Petersen of Astoria and Michael and Estelle Petersen of Knappa; a sister and brother-in-law, Laurie and Lance Sawrey of Gearhart; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6 at the Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane in Warrenton.

A private graveside service will be held at Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton.

Memorial contributions may be given to the ILWU Scholarship Fund.