Peter W. Dufour, 55
Peter W. Dufour, 55, passed away April 19, 2007, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born July 28, 1951, in Lewistown.
He loved Montana, spending years in Philipsburg, Hamilton, on Flathead Lake and in Glacier Park.
His sense of humor and positive outlook, joy of living and intellectual stimulation made him popular with his family and friends.
His father Buster (W.P. Dufour), predeceased him by 19 months.
He is survived by his mother, Bernadette J. Dufour; his sisters, Diane and Roxie; and his nieces and nephews, Taharaa, Bijoux, Eddie Jr., Schuyler and Colin.
He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1969 as valedictorian; Gonzaga University, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1973; Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship in American Cinema and Culture at University of Iowa, Master of Arts degree in American Studies, in 1978; and DePaul University, computer career program certification, 1987.
Peter's professional career included working at the American College Testing Program (LSAT), test specialist; Clausen Miller Gorman Caffrey & Witous, P.C.; Carole Siegel & Associates and Altheimer & Gray.
Most currently, Peter was working as a legal word processing specialist at Perkins Coie. In 2006 he was granted the Perkins Coie Award of Excellence for his outstanding service.
Peter lived life to the fullest, his way, and enjoyed every minute of it. Everyone who knew Peter was awed at his intellect and dry wit.
He was a National Merit Scholar and national debate competitor in high school.
He qualified to represent Cook County on Jeopardy.
As a doctoral student at the University of Iowa he co-wrote an award winning documentary, 'The Motion Picture Boys and the Great War.'
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held in Montana this summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.