James Christie Peterson, 85, of Goodell, died on Friday, January 21, 2011, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Services were held on Tuesday, January 25, at the Goodell United Methodist Church, with military honors by the American Legion Robbins-Christians Post #420 of Goodell. Burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date in the Amsterdam Cemetery east of Goodell.

James Christie, the son of Lauretz and Laura Christie Peterson, was born near Goodell on December 12, 1925. He was baptized and confirmed in the E.U.B. Church in Goodell. He grew up in the Goodell area and graduated from the Goodell High School in 1944. He joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Europe until being honorably discharged in 1953. Christie married Blondie Green on December 8, 1961 in Garner. They made their home west of Goodell where Christie farmed and together they raised their family. In 1978, the Petersons moved to Charles City and then they lived for a time in Greene. They returned to Goodell in 1985. Blondie passed away in 2008. Christie lived in Goodell until his death.

Christie is remembered for his love of the outdoors. He especially loved gardening. Tomatoes were his passion, often tending to over fifty plants. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his large number of relatives. Christie was a member of the Goodell American Legion Post and the Goodell United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; granddaughter, Jennifer in 1991; seven sisters; and three brothers.

Christie is survived by his children, Jay Peterson of Goodell, Monique Seaman of Goodell, Karen Green of Goodell, Perry Green of Belmond, Pam Litzel of Clear Lake, Vickie Green of Garland, TX, Kelly Green and Deb of Virginia Beach, VA, Keith Green of Mason City, Marvin Green of Algona and Dick Green of Pensacola, FL; eighteen grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Lula (Fred) Bell of Klemme.
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