David City, Nebraska / Richford, VT - Peter J. King, age 50, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 1, 2010 in David City, Nebraska.
He was born on May 11, 1959 in St. Albans, VT the son Arlene (Dominque) King and the late Hollis King of Richford, VT.
Peter was a resident of David City, NE for the past 10 years. He was employed in the shipping and receiving department at Kawasaki Motors in Lincoln, NE. Peter spent most of his life in Richford, VT. He attended Richford high school, where he enjoyed playing basketball. After high school Peter joined the National Guard and then the Army, he received an honorable discharge from both.
Peter was a dreamer and always followed his dreams whether they worked out or not. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed playing cards and darts with his friends. Peter also loved playing music, just like his father. He was part of several bands here in Vermont as well as one in David City, called The X-Factor. His band performed in his memory on January 8, 2010 at his home where there was a celebration of his life.
He is survived by his mother Arlene King of Richford; significant other, Patty Ibsguard; her children Kaylyn and Colton; a daughter Samantha King and granddaughter Katelynn Randall, all of David City, NE; sons Austin King of Stromsburg, NE and Pat Curtis of Richford. A brother, Dale King of Richford; five sisters, Helen Hoose of South Burlington; Maggie Monty and her husband Robert of Hinesburg, VT; Barb Embury and her husband Glenn of Berkshire; Lori Sampietro and her husband Keith of Montgomery; and Holly Ryea and her husband George of Richford. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and one great-great niece; best friends, Steve Dumont and Robert Martin; and mother of Sam, Alice Lafrance of Milton. Besides his father, Peter was predeceased by a brother in law, Mathias Hoose; and good friend, Guy Bouilette.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Light House Assembly of God located on Horseshoe Road in Berkshire, VT.