Anderson Joseph Peters, 16, of Ferdinand, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Anderson was born on December 11, 2002 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. A member of Forest Park Class of 2021, he was a junior at Forest Park High School, and worked at Shamrock Cabinets. Anderson was a member of Christ the King Parish, Saint Ferdinand Church, Spencer County 4-H, and a member of the Forest Park Wrestling Team. He was an avid University of Michigan and Saint Louis Cardinals fan. He loved his dog Oreo and driving around in his truck.
Surviving are his mother, Gaynell Peters of Ferdinand; one sister, Marlena Peters of Ferdinand; his maternal grandmother, Pearline Peters of Evanston; aunts and uncles, Michael Peters of Evanston, Christine Peters of Evanston and Brian (Elisa) Peters of Lamar; and cousins, Megan Wimsatt, Jacob, Eddison, Luke, Xia, Sadie and Katie Peters. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9 in St. Ferdinand Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
