John Joseph Peters

John Joseph Peters passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 in Butte. He was born to John Robert “Frosty” and Kathleen E. “Kayo” (King) Peters on July 26, 1966. Proudly born and raised in Butte, John attended Hillcrest Elementary, South Central, and he graduated from Butte Central in 1984. In these formative years, John developed his uncanny ability for remembering names and dates (inherited from Kayo) and his gift for storytelling (also inherited from Kayo). He would pair these skills with his love of Butte history and his proud Irish ancestry to become a very knowledgeable historian for the family. John went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree at Montana Tech and his Master’s from the University of Montana, where he became a lifelong Grizzley fan, braving the coldest of weather to attend games (likely with the help of “the Captain”). He began his career working for Moses for Men and Butte-Silver Bow but was soon hired on at Montana Power (now Northwestern Energy) where he worked for nearly 30 years in the finance department, seeing the company through multiple transitions. It was here he met some of his dearest friends who became part of the family, Greg and Pat Harby and Susan Lacey. They joined a list of other lifelong friends including Maryann Piazzola, Zac Phillips, Lowell Stuck, Cole Kortum and dozens more that loved John Peters and were a cherished part of his life. In 2015 John met Gilbert Turcotte who brought him the greatest joy of all. They were married on August 9, 2019 here in Butte. Together they loved traveling, especially to Hawaii, Puerto Vallarta and they enjoyed several Caribbean cruises. Along with friends and family they frequented their favorite restaurants and bars throughout town, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day (which was almost a religious holiday for John) and celebrated many years of festivals and gatherings where John was always the center of the fun. John also enjoyed spending time with friends and family, often driving to the most remote parts of Montana to show off the beautiful back country he loved so much. John is survived by his husband Gilbert Turcotte of Butte; his sisters Susan Henrie of Carson City, Nevada, and Sharon Peters of Butte; his step-children, Chelsea, Kathleen and Ashton Turcotte of Alberta; mother-in-law Henriette Turcotte and brothers-in-law Daniel and Eugene Turcotte, all of Alberta. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews, Joseph and Amelia Henrie and their children Emma and Eric; Lesley and Jeff Mohlenkamp and their daughter Felicia Ramos as well as John’s grand-niece Amora Ramos; and Katie Henrie and her children Ava, Claira, and Elijah Redbird; as well as numerous beloved cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Frosty and Kayo Peters. A celebration of his life will be held Friday, June 4 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the McQueen Athletic Club. Please express condolences at www.wayrynen-richards.com.

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John Joseph Peters

July 26, 1966 - May 24, 2021