Eugene Lawrence (Larry) Peters left on Sunday August 20, 2017 at 5:20 AM. Larry survived Bladder Cancer several years ago. However, it appears as if the Cancer came alive again in his Pancreas at stage 4 and was discovered sometime the first two weeks in August 2017. He was treated via Chemo, sent home on Wednesday 8-16-17, suffered a Stroke on Thursday 8-17-17,rushed back to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. He never left the Sacred Heart Hospital.
He is survived by his mother and brother in Canada. Larry's craftsmanship involved metal, wood, metal finishing, and engraving. He was a member of both Firearms Engravers Guild of America and the American Custom Gunmakers Guild for many years. He was a member of the Odessa Four Square Church in Odessa, WA. He served the community of Odessa in many ways. His life revolved around guns,engraving,hunting,dogs,church, and family.
I first met Larry in Clackamas, OR while working with Kimber of Oregon in 1984. I remember bringing him my first "custom" gunstock for inspection....His words I will never forget..."it is fine for a first try but you have a long way to go for a custom gunstock". I still have that stock to remind me of Larry and the commitment I made to do better work. I and Larry became members of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. Larry and I talked often to keep up on each other's doings. I will miss our conversations.
