Funeral services for Nevada Assemblyman Pete Livermore of Carson City will be Monday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m., at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Livermore died Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. He was 73.
Livermore was born in New Orleans and served in the U.S. Marines from 1958-1962. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Laurie, and three children: Richard, Sheri and Jackie Livermore Muth, and several grandchildren.
Known by many in Carson City as “Mr. A&W” for having owned A&W restaurant franchises in Carson City for more than 30 years, Livermore was considered a kindly gentleman and business achiever in Carson City, known for his countless hours and energy he put forth toward the city’s youth, his years of service on boards and his service as an elected official at various levels, including Nevada Assemblyman.
Livermore was elected to the Nevada Assembly District 40 in November 2010 and took office Feb. 7, 2011. Before that, Livermore was a member of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, 1998-2010; was Mayor pro Tem, Carson City, 2004-2006.
He was a Trustee, Carson Tahoe Hospital, 1995-2011; Chair, Carson Tahoe Healthcare System, 2010; Land Use Planning Advisory Council, Division of State Lands, 2007-2010; Vice Chair, Carson Water Subconservancy District, 1999-2010; Nevada Commission on Aging, 2007-2009. He was a U.S. Marine Corps member from 1958-1962.
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church is located at 3000 N. Lompa Lane in Carson City.
