Edwin Stanton Peters Jr.'s Obituary
Edwin Stanton Peters, Jr., 80, of Abita Springs, LA, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025.
Edwin was born on December 23, 1944 to Florence and Edwin Stanton Peters, Sr. in Abita Springs, LA. Edwin was the seventh child of eleven in the Peters family. After graduating from St. Paul's School in Covington, LA in 1962, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country in Vietnam as a cargo pilot. He went on to study Botany and Zoology at Southeastern Louisiana University. Edwin served as Mayor of Abita Springs 1974-1979, a member of the City Council in the mid-1980s, and subsequently, President of the St. Tammany Municipal Association. In 1963, he reconnected with his childhood sweetheart Linda Ann Goldate, and they wed in 1967, going on to have two children, Eric and Keri.
Edwin was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of Eric, Keri and his granddaughter, Averi Grace and always endeavored to support them. Edwin was also a passionate gardener and prolific speaker, as many of his friends and family can attest. Anyone who knew Edwin knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. His deep Catholic faith provided his strong foundation and sustained him during difficult times.
Edwin was predeceased by his father, Edwin Stanton Peters, Sr., his mother, Florence Happich Peters, his brothers, Gerald Peters, Raymond Peters, and Bernard Peters as well as his sisters, Barbara Ann Peters, Connie Peters Mailhos, Marion Peters, Carol Ann Peters Darbonne. He is survived by his wife, Linda Goldate Peters, his son, Eric Stanton Peters (Tracy Peters), his daughter, Keri Peters Truitt (Trey Truitt), his granddaughter, Averi Grace Truitt, his siblings, Rosalie Peters Phillips, Sr. Benita Peters, OSB, and Harold Peters (Carol Peters) and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
A private service will be held at a later date.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Peters family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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