Kelly Lorenzo Peterson 72, of Payson Utah, died peacefully in his sleep February 19, 2021 from complications of two minor strokes and organ failure.
He was born April 3,1948 in Mesa, Arizona. The son of Joseph Lorenzo Peterson and Nancy Wylene Frost.
Kelly was the first child of 4 children. He grew up in Taylor and ShowLow Arizona. Spent his growing up years on his Grandparents ranch.
He was raised by his Grandma and Grandpa Lewis. Graduated high school in 1968. After driving semi trucks for a few years he served a mission in Northern California. He moved to Provo and met his beloved wife Jeannine Blacker, and they later married on December 28, 1978 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. During their marriage he was employed in drywalling, which he learned from his Uncle Jack. He retired at the age of 62 due to damage with his shoulders over the years. After, he worked in Hawaii with his two sons James and Jonathan for a year. His first granddaughter Christy was born there.
He was a church going man. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was knowledgeable in the gospel and the scriptures. He enjoyed reading, teaching and telling stories. Before covid hit, he worked in the Payson Utah Temple Baptistry, which he greatly enjoyed. He worked hard all his life and loved his family very much, and kept them on their toes!
He is survived by his wife Jeannine of Payson, and his six children, James Austin (Raelynn) Peterson of Enoch Utah, Guy Earl Peterson of Payson Utah, Nancy Colleen Peterson of Payson Utah, Jonathan Frost (Bobbi) Peterson of Santaquin Utah, Amanda Jayne (Curtis) Deichman of Payson Utah, Joseph Lorenzo II (Shalice) Peterson of Payson Utah; His little sisters Linda Weber of Washington, and Robin Peterson of Arizona.
He has 17 Grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his Mother Nancy Wylene, Father Joseph Lorenzo, his Brother Guy A Peterson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Payson 8th Ward Building, 780 West 500 South, Payson. There will be a visitation on Tuesday evening, February 23, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in Payson, 587 South 100 West. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to help with the expenses incurred.
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Laurie Frost says
February 21, 2021 at 8:18 pmI am so sorry for your family. Kelly was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to lovely people. I pray God’s blessings upon you all while you await joining together.
Mont Peatross says
February 23, 2021 at 10:16 pmIt has been my privilege to know Kelly and his family for over 30 years. Kelly was a humble disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ and diligently studied His gospel with devotion. I will miss his influence and friendship. Jeannine and her family have my deepest sympathy over the loss of this good man.