James Benjamin John “Ben” Peterson, age 27, Joplin, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011 due to injuries sustained in the tornado.
Ben was born September 20, 1983 in Joplin, and graduated from Joplin High School in 2003. He was currently working at the McDonalds on Main St. with the night shift.
Survivors include a mother, Leilani Halvorsen of Joplin; step-father Tom Halvorsen of Joplin; sister, Myra Boatright of Joplin; grandmother, Margaret Heuer of Skokie, Illinois; nephews, Austin and Job; nieces, Quin and Laci.
He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Benham.
Graveside services were held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with John Karriman officiating.
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