Thomas died Sunday, December 20, 2009, in Fargo, ND. Tom was born July 6, 1949, in Eau Claire, WI, to Harold Severin and Mary Jane (Bauer) Peterson. The family moved to Fargo, ND, in 1953, and he attended Clara Barton, Agassiz and graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1967. Tom went on to attend Bemidji State and then MSUM, where he majored in Art. He was a talented artist beginning at a very young age, and enjoyed many different mediums in the art world. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John W. Peterson, a niece and a nephew. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Christopher) Signaoff, and granddaughters, Lily and Cassie of Hutto, TX; brother, Gerald W. Peterson, Eau Claire, WI; sisters, Susan Lynn Peterson and Ann Marie Carlson, both of Fargo, ND, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 2:00 PM, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo, ND. Visitation: One hour prior to the service.