Peder Jay Morehouse, age 55, passed away January 16, 2014 at his home in Wickenburg, AZ. Peder was born January 1, 1959 in Sharon, Connecticut to James E. and Avis Morehouse. From an early age Peder had dealt with the hardship of severe arthritis but he remained independent all his life. He graduated from high school and later attended a computer programing school. Peder came to Wickenburg, Arizona in 1980. He was a computer programer as well as operated the local laundromat for years. He is survived by his parents James and Avis Morehouse of Sharon, Ct. as well as a brother Bill Morehouse and sisters Diane James and Kathleen "Kitty" Visconti and many friends.