Louis Jay Peterson passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born to Clinton Jay and Elva Jensen Peterson July 23, 1945. Louis was a lifelong Payson resident.
He graduated from Payson High School in 1963. In 1964, Louis joined the Army and served in the Vietnam war. He was honorably discharged in 1966.
Louis married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Kay Benner, on July 9, 1965, in Spring Lake, Utah. They were sealed for all time and eternity on July 7, 1966. They were blessed with four children: Carl, Connie, Craig, and Curtis.
Louis was a letter carrier and retired after 27 years with the United States Postal Service. After retirement, he drove a bus for the Nebo School District which he loved.
He served his community by volunteering with Payson Ambulance, Payson and Mt. Pleasant Police Departments, and served as Commander of Utah County Jeep Patrol. He also served as Commander with Utah State Search and Rescue.
Louis loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved to scuba dive and was an instructor. He was a leader with the Boy Scouts of America and attended Wood Badge. He was also active in the American Legion.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as temple worker at both the Provo and Payson temples.
Louis is survived by his dedicated wife Barbara; sons, Craig (Diane) and Curtis (Michelle); daughter in law, Mary Ann; brother, Jack (Diana); and 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his daughter Connie, son Carl, brother Gary, and sister Joanne Bradford.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah. Visitation will be from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the church. There will also be visitation Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Interment will be in Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 68.
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Kay Houser says
September 16, 2022 at 6:58 pmWe send our love and condolences. Louis was a part of our lives. When our first son was born Louis helped Lynette into the hospital as I was out of town. 10 years later that son and his younger brother went hiking away from our picnic site in Payson canyon. They became lost and Search and Rescue was called. Louis found them many miles away near the top of Santaquin canyon.
We are ever grateful.
Kay Houser
Kay Houser says
September 16, 2022 at 7:17 pmWe send our love and condolences. Louis was a part of our lives. When our first son was born Louis helped Lynette into the hospital as I was out of town. 10 years later that son and his younger brother went hiking away from our picnic site in Payson canyon. They became lost and Search and Rescue was called. Louis found them many miles away near the top of Santaquin canyon. Then 5 years later he served on the Ambulance when that son passed away.
We are ever grateful.
Kay Houser
JD and Sandra Drury says
September 19, 2022 at 12:15 amI am very sorry to hear this. Louis and Barbara were always pleasant to be around at the National and Utah Srarch and Rescue functions. I am pleased to call them my friends.
If there is anything Sandra and I can do for you Barbara, let us know.
Karen Cloward says
September 19, 2022 at 12:43 amIm so sorry to hear about my great friend Louis. He was a great friend in High School and I had so much fun with him. What a great guy. Love him so much.
Korte Young says
September 21, 2022 at 3:05 amBarbara,
I was so sorry to hear of Louie’s passing. He was such a great guy and I will always remember him fondly. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
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