Kevin Jay Peterson

Kevin Jay Peterson, 56, of Fishers, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008.

He was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Indianapolis, to Morris and Roma (Whippo) Peterson.

Kevin was a gifted mechanic and could repair or make anything with engines or moving parts. After working at Reynolds Farm Equipment and Builders Concrete, he started his own business, Peterson's Garage, in 1991, which he continued to own and operate until his death.

Kevin graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1969. He was a 33- year member of Hamilton Masonic Lodge #533, served as Worshipful Master in 2004 and continued to be active in Freemasonry until his death. He was an honorary member of Mystic Circle Lodge #685 and Keystone Lodge #251, and a member of the Fishers United Methodist Church.

Kevin is survived by his wife of 32 years, Caroline (Webster-Lawson) Peterson; mother, Roma Peterson; sons, Tony Peterson (wife, Monica) and Tim Lawson; daughter, Pat Schaefer (husband, Ken); grandsons, Christopher Peterson and Johnathon Persinger; brother, Michael Peterson (wife, Paula); and nephews, Mark and Nicholas Peterson.

His father, Morris Peterson, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Monday at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, with burial following at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Indiana Masonic Home, 690 State St., Franklin, IN 46131.