Hermosa Beach’s oldest Rotarian Bob Peterson lays down his horn at age 99

by Ralph DoyleBob Peterson played the French Horn with the Beach Cities Symphony during its first rehearsal in 1950. He also played with the symphony durings its last, pre-Pandemic concert, in November 2019, at age 99. Peterson played the French Horn for over 90 years. His boys marching band performed for the Los Angeles Olympics Opening Ceremonies in 1932.Peterson passed away on March 5, one month short of his 100th birthday, at his daughter Jean’s Redondo Beach home. Robert