Peter Samodurov
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Peter Samodurov

  • August 27, 1941 - October 27, 2011
  • Gresham, Oregon
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Memories & Candles

“I am lighting a candle in honor of Pete today, 1/11/12. Keeping his memory warm in my heart. Sending love to the family. Lyndee Mah ”
1 of 31 | Posted by: Lyndee Mah - Portland, OR

“DAD, I WAS SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE...WE A LOT OF TIMES DIDN'T SEE EYE TO EYE BUT I BELIEVE WE HAD A TOTAL UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER IN...Read More » ”
2 of 31 | Posted by: BRENDA SAMODUROV - PORTLAND, OR

“Peter, You did good. You have a beautiful family. You are Loved. ”
3 of 31 | Posted by: Daniel DeMoy - Portland, OR

“Joanne, Brenda & Jason....My Love & Sympathy goes out to you all....I know you will all get through this together. XXOO, Tami, Vonda & John ”
4 of 31 | Posted by: Tami Thomas - Portland, OR

“Brenda and Joann Cindy and I are shocked. Just last week we remember you telling us about the wonderful time you all had in Las Vegas. So glad you...Read More » ”
5 of 31 | Posted by: Teri Bunker - Portland, OR

“DAD, I AM TRUELY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD YOU FOR A FATHER. YOU WERE MY MENTOR AND TEACHER. THE FEARLESS LEADER OF OUR FAMILY. A MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD...Read More » ”
6 of 31 | Posted by: JASON SAMODUROV - BORING, OR

“Joanne & Brenda - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is good you recently made some memories with him. Just know you are in my thoughts. ...Read More » ”
7 of 31 | Posted by: Susie Anderson - West Linn, OR

“Joann and Family, I met Joann through Barbara Beehn.The three of us had lunch together Mon.the 24th. We had a fun time. Joann was on the tail end...Read More » ”
8 of 31 | Posted by: Annetta Catherine Dials - OR

“Uncle Pete You were always quick to smile, share, lend a hand or offer a word of advice. You are loved and you will be missed. I'd like to think you...Read More » ”
9 of 31 | Posted by: Dina Romanoff - Lincoln City, OR

“Uncle Pete, I can't believe your gone. I have so many memories of Uncle Pete like just randomly stopping by with his bottles of wine and the sweetest...Read More » ”
10 of 31 | Posted by: Christina - Clackamas, OR

“A short Story Back in May of 1970 a smart ass kid shows up at the door step of Pete and Joann house, it seems his older sister was at wits end...Read More » ”
11 of 31 | Posted by: Alex Romanoff - Clackamas, OR

“A short Story Back in May of 1970 a smart ass kid shows up at the door step of Pete and Joann house, it seems his older sister was at wits end...Read More » ”
12 of 31 | Posted by: Alex Romanoff - Clackamas, OR

“We are so sorry about the loss of such a kind and gentle man. He brought much joy and laughter to so many! Pete will be remembered by us with much...Read More » ”
13 of 31 | Posted by: Tanya and Chuck Nelson - Olympia, WA

“JoAnn, Brenda and Jason, I have fond memories of Pete. We had some great times together in Iran, Los Angeles and Oregon. I have been blessed to get...Read More » ”
14 of 31 | Posted by: Walter Samodurov - Portland

“Perhaps they are not really stars in the sky........... Maybe they're openings in the heavens where out loved ones shine down to let us know they are...Read More » ”
15 of 31 | Posted by: GLENDA AND JERRY - Portland, OR

“Pete was my brother-in-law for a very long time! :) Always living on the cutting edge of life; out and about where life was happening. He had a...Read More » ”
16 of 31 | Posted by: Alice Samodurov - Portland, OR

“Pete was my brother-in-law for a very long time! :) Always living on the cutting edge of life; out and about where life was happening. He had a...Read More » ”
17 of 31 | Posted by: Alice Samodurov - Portland, OR

“Perhaps they are not really stars in the sky........... Maybe they're openings in the heavens where out loved ones shine down to let us know they...Read More » ”
18 of 31 | Posted by: GLENDA AND JERRY - Portland, OR

“JoAnn, Brenda and Jason, I have fond memories of Pete. We had some great times together in Iran, Los Angeles and Oregon. I have been blessed to...Read More » ”
19 of 31 | Posted by: Walter Samodurov - Portland

“We are so sorry about the loss of such a kind and gentle man. He brought much joy and laughter to so many! Pete will be remembered by us with much...Read More » ”
20 of 31 | Posted by: Tanya and Chuck Nelson - Olympia, WA

“A short Story Back in May of 1970 a smart ass kid shows up at the door step of Pete and Joann house, it seems his older sister was at wits end...Read More » ”
21 of 31 | Posted by: Alex Romanoff - Clackamas, OR

“A short Story Back in May of 1970 a smart ass kid shows up at the door step of Pete and Joann house, it seems his older sister was at wits end...Read More » ”
22 of 31 | Posted by: Alex Romanoff - Clackamas, OR

“Uncle Pete, I can't believe your gone. I have so many memories of Uncle Pete like just randomly stopping by with his bottles of wine and the sweetest...Read More » ”
23 of 31 | Posted by: Christina - Clackamas, OR

“Uncle Pete You were always quick to smile, share, lend a hand or offer a word of advice. You are loved and you will be missed. I'd like to think...Read More » ”
24 of 31 | Posted by: Dina Romanoff - Lincoln City, OR

“Joann and Family, I met Joann through Barbara Beehn.The three of us had lunch together Mon.the 24th. We had a fun time. Joann was on the tail end...Read More » ”
25 of 31 | Posted by: Annetta Catherine Dials - OR

“Joanne & Brenda - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is good you recently made some memories with him. Just know you are in my thoughts. ...Read More » ”
26 of 31 | Posted by: Susie Anderson - West Linn, OR

“DAD, I AM TRUELY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD YOU FOR A FATHER. YOU WERE MY MENTOR AND TEACHER. THE FEARLESS LEADER OF OUR FAMILY. A MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD...Read More » ”
27 of 31 | Posted by: JASON SAMODUROV - BORING , OR

“Brenda and Joann Cindy and I are shocked. Just last week we remember you telling us about the wonderful time you all had in Las Vegas. So glad you...Read More » ”
28 of 31 | Posted by: Teri Bunker - Portland, OR

“Joanne, Brenda & Jason....My Love & Sympathy goes out to you all....I know you will all get through this together. XXOO, Tami, Vonda & John ”
29 of 31 | Posted by: Tami Thomas - Portland, OR

“Peter, You did good. You have a beautiful family. You are Loved. ”
30 of 31 | Posted by: Daniel DeMoy - Portland, OR

“DAD, I WAS SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE...WE A LOT OF TIMES DIDN'T SEE EYE TO EYE BUT I BELIEVE WE HAD A TOTAL UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER...Read More » ”
31 of 31 | Posted by: BRENDA SAMODUROV - PORTLAND, OR


Long time Gresham resident Peter Samodurov passed away October 27, 2011. Peter was born August 27,1941 in Astrabad, Iran and immigrated with his family to the United States, eventually settling in Independence, Oregon. This is where he met the love of his life Joann, whom he married in 1962. The married couple settled in Gresham where they raised their two children Brenda Samodurov, of Portland , Or. and Jason Samodurov of Boring, Or.. Pete had an entrepreneurial spirit that led to a variety of different business ventures. These included running his own garbage business, meat and snack distibutorship, and running his own electrical contracting company. Through most of these ventures he also worked full-time swing shift as a maintance electrician and foreman, first at Wagner Mining and then at Oregon Steel Mill from which he retired. When he had spare time, Pete enjoyed spending time with his family, going to breakfast with his son and daughter-inlaw Nicole at my Fathers Place, and going for extended drives. Pete was a lover of history, technology, and science with a true thirst for learning, he was always willing to share his knowledge with anyone who was interested. Pete was a devoted family man, a philanthropist at heart and always willing to lend a hand to friends and family(or even complete strangers) whenever the need was there. There are so many things to be said about Pete that we could write volumes. He was an amazing man and will be immensley missed by all who knew him. If you have any thoughts or stories you would like to share we would love to read how Pete touched your life. WE LOVE YOU PETE!!!!!!

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