Carson City Chamber of Commerce
A good friend of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce passed away Monday of a heart attack. Pete Livermore was a community icon and did much for the community we know today. He was the “father of youth sports” and worked diligently to make certain the children of Carson City played on the best fields money could buy. When you travel along Livermore Lane, it leads you to Edmonds Park, a great testament to Pete.
Born in New Orleans, Pete found his way to Carson City as a young Marine stationed at Pickle Meadows just south of the California/Nevada border along US-395. He met and fell in love with his wife Laurie and upon separation from the Corps, settled in Carson City first serving as a mail carrier. He did many jobs to support his wife and three children. He owned two A&W restaurants and sponsored several youth leagues.
He believed strongly in public service and was your Carson City Supervisor for 12 years. He then went on to serve two-terms as the Assemblyman from District 40, choosing not to seek a third term. He championed the legislation to keep the Nevada State Prison as part of Carson City’s heritage as a future museum.
Always involved, Pete had high energy and was seen about town. He recently was honored by the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2014 as an honorary graduate. He was a mentor to many and always had a positive attitude.
Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce said “Pete was a Carson City icon and did so much good for the community, not only as a businessman for many years, but as an elected official. He served 12 years as Carson City Supervisor and decided not to seek a third term as our Assemblyman. He was the father of youth sports and active in just about everything. He loved Carson City, his wonderful wife Laurie and his family. I shall miss his optimistic attitude.”
On Monday morning before he died, he called us to give us a run-down of his busy day. He will be sorely missed!
Go here for the In Focus story on Pete that ran in the Winter/Spring 2012 edition, beginning on page 16.
