Ivan Peterson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1917
Place of Birth: Forks, Washington, United States
Date of Death: 16-Sep-1967
Profession: veterinarian
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Ivan Peterson
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- Ivan Allen Peterson DVM was a well respected person and Veterinarian in the San Marino, Pasadena and Hollywood areas of Los Angeles County, California during the late 1940s-1960's.
- He is the son of Oscar Allen Peterson and Minnie Peterson born as Minnie Wilhelmina Nelson and later known as "The Packer" (of Forks, Washington).
- He was married to Mary Jane Weidenbacker Daniel. He is most well known for being the Veterinarian and adviser for several famous Hollywood pet actors, including several of the dogs who played in the Lassie movies (1954).In 1951, Dr.
- Peterson was called upon to investigate the condition of the cow residing at the Ames Mansion in Pasadena, which later became known as the Purple Cow House, as the cow became the target for vandals who threw purple paint upon it in a neighbor feud.
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- Peterson found the cow to be in humane conditions and was shown in the Pasadena newspaper sitting next to Bossy giving her a pat.
- A book written by Mary Ames Mitchell recounts the tale.He received mention in several publicity articles including Time Magazine, the Star News - Pasadena, The Sikeston Herald, Stars and Stripes and Independent, Long Beach.
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- Peterson travelled around the world, including making the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper regarding a story wherein his office was broken into and all 30 of his dogs slept soundly while the thief, dubbed "cat burglar" in many popular newspapers, made off with $50. His daughter, Deborah, followed in her father's veterinary footsteps and became a Veterinary Technician and advocate for the breed of the English Labrador Retriever with her company, Canterbury Labradors.
- He is also the grandfather of author and actress, Kristin Groulx.
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