Tom Peterson, 55, of Midland, died on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Midland Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2009 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Russell Nebhut and Reverend Dr. Mark Cannaday, officiating. He was born November 29 1953 in Santa Monica, CA to William and Mary Thomas Peterson. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Peterson of Midland; son, Paul Peterson of Midland; daughter, Mary Margaret Peterson of Midland; mother, Mary Thomas Peterson; brother, Richard Peterson and his wife Heather of La Crescenta CA, sister, Maura Peterson of Miami, FL; one niece and one nephew. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,