Mark H. Peterson, 67, of Hobe Sound, FL passed away on June 21, 2023, in his favorite place surrounded by his loving family and cherished German Shepard, Axel. He was born in Muskegon, MI on August 10, 1955; the son of the late Howard Peterson and Virginia Walker.
Mark graduated from Muskegon High School and went on to attend Grand Valley State University in Grandville, MI. Marc met Lisa Buck of Muskegon, MI when she was just 15 years old, and used his older “bad boy” ways to persuade her into dating him. The childhood sweethearts married in their hometown on August 30, 1980, moving to Florida shortly thereafter. Together they shared 43 years of marriage, created a beautiful family, and put their trust in God.
Mark’s family and friends would describe him as a loving father and husband, a go-getter, a provider, a giver, an animal-lover, a fearless big-kid, and a believer in Christ. In 1989 Mark founded a niche automotive dealership, Community Auto Sales, in West Palm Beach which successfully operated for over 30 years. A true entrepreneur and businessman, Mark worked hard to provide a memorable life for his wife and children, Neka and Nick, and was always willing to help a friend in need. He believed in second chances, judged no one, and turned to his faith when he needed answers.
It was on the Loxahatchee River that Mark was able to share his passion for boating and fishing with his son and best friend, Nick. The inseparable pair spent many years fishing the Intracoastal, traveling to the Florida Keys for lobster season and diving for “hidden treasure,” paintballing, motocross racing, inner tubing (sometimes taking risks that would have Lisa panicked), skiing in Breckenridge, pranking house guests, and creating father/son memories that will last a lifetime.
Always daddy’s little girl, the love Mark had for his daughter was indescribable. Some of Neka’s fondest childhood and adult memories were on the back of Mark’s Harley Davidson, where they would ride through the backroads of Florida and North Carolina together. Whether time was spent taking golf cart rides through Hobe Sound, camping, taking summer trips to Michigan, or simply sitting on the porch together, Mark was and will always be Neka’s biggest cheerleader and supporter.
The love Mark had for his family knew no bounds, and the love he had for God secured his home away from home in heaven. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Peterson; a daughter, Neka Martin of Tequesta, FL; a son, Nicholas Peterson (Michela); a granddaughter, Kennedy Martin; a grandson, Crew Peterson of Tequesta, FL; his sister, Diane Peterson (Michael) of Boston, MA; his brother, Eric Peterson (Antonietta) of Tequesta, FL; as well as many loved nieces and nephews.
Please join the family in a Celebration of Mark’s Life on July 8, 2023, at Dunklin Memorial Church, 3342 SW Hosanah Lane, Okeechobee FL at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations be made to the Mark Peterson Memorial Fund at Dunklin Memorial Church. http://www.dunklin.org
“We never lose what we give to God”
- St Augustine
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