Peter Albushies

Favorite Things

Music

Peter had a deep love for music, especially the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and R.E.M., and so many other rock and roll bands that became the soundtrack to his life. Music brought him joy, and he loved not only listening to it, but being part of it himself. He played guitar and was always learning, with a music book never far from his side. There was something special about seeing Peter with his guitar, working through a song and enjoying the simple pleasure of making music. His love for music was a part of who he was, and the songs he loved will always bring back memories of him.

Sports

Peter was not much of an athlete himself, but he had a genuine love for baseball and its history. He enjoyed following the game and, especially, reading about the great players who came before. He could spend hours learning about former MLB All-Stars, remembering their accomplishments and the stories that made them part of baseball history. It was one of the many simple pleasures that brought him joy and gave him a connection to a game he truly loved.

Books

Pete’s main book of choice was the Bible. He read it consistently and found comfort, meaning, and guidance in its pages. His faith was an important part of who he was and something he returned to throughout his life.
Pete also loved reading about the people and subjects that interested him. He especially enjoyed historical books about Paul McCartney, taking a genuine interest not only in his music, but in his life, his experiences, and the creative process behind his songwriting. Pete loved understanding what inspired people and what shaped them, and he could spend hours learning about the stories behind the music he loved.

Hobbies

As mentioned before, Pete loved playing the guitar. He almost always had a music book nearby, studying chord structures and lyrics and teaching himself new songs. Music was something he truly enjoyed, and his guitar was a familiar and meaningful part of his life.
Pete also had a playful side that those closest to him knew well. He was a true prankster and loved pulling practical jokes on the people he cared about. His sense of humor brought laughter and lightheartedness to those around him. You never quite knew when Pete might have a joke or prank up his sleeve, but those moments became special memories that his loved ones will always cherish.

Food

Pete loved tacos. Whether it was hamburger or chicken, he knew exactly how he liked them—lettuce, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and plenty of chunky salsa. Yum! It was his favorite food, and he never seemed to get tired of them. Something as simple as a good taco was enough to make Pete happy, and those little everyday things are among the memories of him that will always bring a smile.

Pete also liked spaghetti and meatballs, ginger ale and coffee.

Mannerisms

Pete Albushies was the kind of person who made the world lighter just by walking into the room. He loved to smile, to laugh, to tell a joke, and — without fail — to offer you a piece of chewing gum. It’s the first thing people remember when they think of Pete, and it’s the kind of small kindness that says everything about who he was.