Peter Ray Super Sr.

It is with great sorrow and sadness that the Super Family has to announce the passing for their loved one, Peter Super Sr., Sunday morning, May 10, 2020. He had battled for the past several months with dialysis and all the challenges and complications that go along with it. Peter was tired, the battle was tough and he fought hard, but was able to pass peacefully in his sleep. He was 85 years old and an elder of the Karuk Tribe. Peter Ray Super Sr. is the son of Emmett and Bessie (Albars/Attebury) Super. He was born on November 14, 1934 in Hoopa. He was married 65 years to the love of his life, Nancy (Jerry) Super. Together they happily raised eight of their children: Peter Jr., Donald, Lariel, Archie, Robert, David, Gary, and Florrine; and Frances, who passed away in 1971. Peter’s lifetime legacy included the love of working in the woods all of his life as a cat skidder operator. He love it so much, he had to be requested by his employer, the Franklin Logging Company, to retire at the age of 75. He also worked a number of years for the Fruit Growers Supply Company out of Hilt, and named his only daughter after FGS (Florrine Gayle Super). His love was to support his big family and be an example of hard work, kindness, and respect. He loved the sports world, too. He played a little bit of basketball and loved bowling with his family and friends. He and Nancy also supported their children and family in basketball and softball and any other sport that the family was involved in. They were seen at almost all games. Peter was a woodsman. He loved wood cutting, hunting, and camping. Peter and his wife, Nancy, loved the Rain Rock Casino and all of their casino trips to other Indian casinos, Reno, and Las Vegas. Peter is survived by his wife Nancy; children: Peter Super Jr., Donald (Susan) Super, Lariel Super, Archie Super, Robert (Janet) Super, David Super, Gary (Sheila) Super, and Florrine (Richard) Super. He leaves grandchildren: Tass Croy, Sarah Abono, Elizabeth Bentley, Shasta Odbert, Tobie Valin, Vanessa Super, Terra Super, Matthew Super, Nickolas Super, Taylor Super, Marshall Super, CC Croy, Kayla Super, Marques Super, Trevor Super, Ivan Super, and Isaac Super; and 29 great grandchildren. Peter and Nancy are the grandparents to many. A lot of grandchildren are married into the family, or have been a big part of Peter and Nancy’s lives. Peter is also survived by his siblings: Elberta Jerry, Judy Grant, Nellie (Calvin) Laffoon, and Patty Super; and by many nieces and nephew and other relatives. His Super family is large. He will be greatly missed by many. Peter is preceded in death by his parents, Emmet (1991) and Bessie (1988); brothers Emmett Jr. (1932), Earl Super (1976), and Eugene Super (2008); sisters Eleanor Super (1965), Regina Jerry (1966), Millie Fielden (2002), and infant daughter, Frances Dale Super (1971). A viewing for Peter will be held Friday evening from 4-7 p.m. at Girdner Funeral Chapel in Yreka. Out of respect for the COVID-19 guidelines, attendance inside Girdner’s will be monitored and restricted if necessary. Graveside services will be held at the Indian Cemetery at Fort Jones Cemetery in Fort Jones on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The cemetery has a wide open range. We will take precautions and respect the COVID-19 guidelines. Social distancing is important and there will be enough room for doing so. Please bring lawn chairs for your elders. Flowers and donations can be sent to Arch Super, 1500 Pyrite Drive, Yreka, CA 96097. Nancy Super and the family would like to thank the many condolences that have come over Facebook in the days since Peter’s passing.

Peter Ray Super Sr.

November 14, 1934 - May 10, 2020