Carl Jay Peterson

Our family lost a great cowboy on Monday June 29, 2020 when Carl Jay Peterson passed away suddenly in his home due to medical conditions. Carl loved his family and friends with a depth most will never understand. Carl definitely had a very strong faith in his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He loved deep and for all time. If he was in your life it was because he loved you.

Carl was born September 29, 1966 in Fort Carson, Colorado to Barbara (Benner) and Louis Peterson. Carl was the oldest child and big brother to Connie, Craig and Curtis. Carl attended Wilson Elementary, Payson Junior high and high school, then later earning his high school diploma through the Tintic School District in Eureka Utah.
Carl was one of the best welder/plumber’s in Utah County, leaving his mark with his welding talents on roller coasters covering the US, in food processing plants throughout the Midwest and dozens of schools throughout Utah.

Carl often shared memories of growing up in Spring Lake and then Payson, Utah where he and his family spent countless hours camping, fishing and most importantly, hunting. As an adult he enjoyed coaching Payson little league baseball, working at the Payson Racetrack, and most importantly being a member of Diamond Fork Riding Club. He loved the club rides and working the back gate during Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo. Carl absolutely loved to be outside, on the Santaquin bench, up Payson Canyon, in his favorite hunting spot “down south” or just on the back patio in Genola watching the sunset.

Carl is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Peterson, and children Jennifer Owen (Solon, Iowa), Aimee and Nick Daniels (Genola, Utah), Danielle and Greg Hutchins (San Antonio, Texas), Clinton Jay Peterson, (Nephi, Utah) and Sarah Kay Peterson (Genola, Utah). He is also survived by his parents Louis and Barbara Peterson, brothers Craig (Diane) of Rawlins, WY and Curtis (Michelle) of Lehi, Utah. Carl is survived by his grandkids: Clayton Carter, Kailee Carter, Dakoda Owen, Logan Hutchins, Lucas Hutchins, Nixon Daniels and Navy Daniels. He is also survived by his mother in law, Sally Henry, and several of Mary Ann’s family members in Iowa and Washington. Carl had several nieces and nephews who loved him like he was their own dad. There are ex’s and in laws who will always be family as well. He knew how much each of you loved him and he loved you equally in return. Carl was preceded in death by his sister Connie, his grandparents Elva and Clinton Peterson and Nina and Paul Benner, uncle Gary Peterson and Cousin Lee Bradford father in law Dick Henry.

Due to the Covid pandemic, we understand that many family members and friends may want to extend their condolences in nontraditional ways such as sending a card, text messages or just taking some personal time to remember Carl. A viewing will be held on Friday July 3, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 at Walker Family Mortuary in Payson, 587 South 100 West Payson Utah 84651. Masking is optional, and please feel free take any precautions you are comfortable with. A celebration of life will be held at the family home in Genola, beginning at 6:00 on Friday July 3, 2020. The family has chosen cremation as Carl’s final wish with his ashes being placed in his favorite locations at a later date.

As a family we want to thank everyone who has reached out to us or taken a moment to send a prayer our way. Words are not adequate to thank members of the Genola community and the Diamond Fork Riding Club members who have been committed to our family. We are blessed by your friendship.

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Karen (Benner) Smout says

July 2, 2020 at 1:23 am

I will never forget staying with you and MaryAnn when I was 14, and going for a ride along the bench and in the canyon with you. We shared some great family picnics on grandma and grandpa’s porch- and if memory serves correct, you were part of teaching me how to ride a horse for the first time as well. Love you. Go rest high cousin.

Tonya (Jones) Edvalson says

July 2, 2020 at 2:03 am

I am so sorry to hear about Carl. I knew him as we all grew up up in Payson together. I always appreciated his kindness and his smile. It’s been so many years since I have seen anyone from the Peterson family, but I have never forgotten you. My sincerest sympathies are with all of you.

Lee & Lee Ann Pyper says

July 2, 2020 at 4:13 am

Mary Ann & family, we are so sad for your earthly loss. Heaven has gained yet another good man. You are in our prayers.

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Kevin Vincent says
July 2, 2020 at 11:07 pm

Barbara and Louis, so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing, I will always remember the good times when we came to see Grampa and Gramma and we had so much fun running wild in Spring Lake with all the cousins. Rest in Peace cuzzin Carl

Carole Peterson Parkin says

July 3, 2020 at 4:27 am

I am so sad to hear of Carl’s passing. Carl was a friend of my husband Robert and a cousin of mine. (Jim and Neva are my parents). We are praying that your family will have peace and be buoyed up by remembering the good memories you have with Carl.

Kearsten Alvey Vanausdal says

July 4, 2020 at 10:54 pm

I am so sorry for your loss, Carl was a great man. I have known him
My whole life. May you be comforted at this time.

Darce Trotter says

July 5, 2020 at 8:32 pm

Carl was a good man, left a legacy of good works, worked harder than most, and I am honored to have know him!

alaine bowers allred says

July 5, 2020 at 10:41 pm

Carl was always so nice to me! he will be missed. Rest easy my friend..

Carl Jay Peterson September 29, 1966 - June 29, 2020

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8 Condolences for Carl Jay Peterson