Peter Augustus Jefferson, Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 87, passed away on September 9th.

A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, Peter studied at Washington and Jefferson College and the University of Michigan. He became an architect in 1954. He was a noted architect who designed everything from a jail, museums, libraries, commercial buildings and many beautiful homes. He was the recipient of many architectural awards and his drawings are archived at the University of Miami. He was active in the places where he lived, donating his services to communities in Stuart, Florida, Highlands, North Carolina and Tallahassee, Florida. He enjoyed serving as a docent at the Florida Museum of History where he was recognized as an expert on Highwaymen paintings. He also enjoyed portraying Santa Claus at parades and at Macy's in New York City in 1984.

Peter was predeceased by his father Joseph Jefferson, his mother Josephine Stultz, his brother, Joseph Jefferson, Jr, and his daughter, Ann Jefferson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joan Jefferson; his children, Mark Jefferson (and wife Lisa), Dale and Dean Alexander, Angelique Koger; grandchildren , Marisa and Peter Jefferson, Brandon and Max Koger; nieces Judy Vance and Joyce Jones and his loving cat, Torsi.

A "celebration of his life" ceremony will be held at a later date.

Contributions as a memorial may be made to the Friends of Florida Museum of History, 500 SW Bronough Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250.

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