Jj Peterson
TRAFFIC DETOUR - DUE TO STREET CLOSURES ON SOUTH HOLLIDAY ST. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025, YOU WILL NEED TO USE SOUTH MASSANUTTEN ST. AND WEST QUEEN ST. TO PROCEED TO STRASBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SERVICE.
Jason Matthew “JJ” Peterson, Jr., 18, of Strasburg, VA passed away peacefully Thursday March 27, 2025, at home with his parents by his side, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia for 511 days.
JJ was born in Winchester, VA on February 21, 2007, the son of Jason Matthew Peterson, Sr. and Jennifer Marie Gary Peterson. JJ is a 2025 honor graduate of Strasburg High School where he was a three-sport varsity lettered athlete being a member of the soccer team, swim team, and cross-country team. JJ was also a member of the National Honor Society and played trumpet with the Strasburg Purple Regiment Band. When the band needed a French horn player, without hesitation JJ immediately volunteered to learn a completely new instrument. JJ was well liked by his teachers, coaches, and classmates. An avid fan of Elvis Presley, having watched the Elvis movie 129 times. JJ had a personality that was larger than life and was friendly, outgoing, naturally curious and loved learning. JJ was always finding a way to brighten the day of everyone around him despite the challenges he faced. He was often affectionately referred to as an “old soul."
JJ was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tommy G. Gary and paternal grandfather, Warren D. Peterson.
JJ is survived by his parents, Jason and Jennifer Peterson of Strasburg, VA; his sisters Baylee Peterson of Strasburg, VA and Brittany Peterson (Jacob) of Hedgesville, WV; his maternal grandmother, Joyce Gary of Strasburg; his paternal grandparents Ken and Donna Walker of Manassas, VA. He is also survived by his longtime girlfriend Audrey Kepler and longtime best friend, Austin Froemel, and their families, as well as too many friends to count and a community that loved him dearly.
A celebration of life for JJ will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the main gymnasium of Strasburg High School with Pastor Bobby Funkhouser officiating. Immediately following the service, JJ will be laid to rest in view of Strasburg High School at Riverview Cemetery. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple or orange to honor #JJFOREVER18.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Peterson, Sr., Austin Froemel, Nolan Froemel, Terry Mantz, Tim Middletown, and Mike Rose.
The family will receive friends at Stover Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday evening, April 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of memorial contributions to Stover Funeral Home to assist with the final expenses.
You may submit your condolences to the family at www.stoverfuneralhome.com.
Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA is honored to serve the family of Jason Matthew “JJ” Peterson, Jr.
