Randall “John” Peterson, 63, of Salem, Utah passed away on March 10, 2023. John was born on August 15, 1959 in Fort Benton, Montana to his loving parents Margaret Eleanor St. Peter and Neal Delano Peterson. He attended and graduated from Dixie High school.
He married the love of his life, Melanie Landon in Spanish Fork, Utah on February 26, 1982. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised 3 children, Justin, Shaun, and Mariah.
John, with his father and brothers, owned and operated Lanwood Construction for over 20 years. He later started R2 Construction with his son, Justin and brother Rick. John most recently worked as a superintendent with Warner and Associates.
John loved to fill his time restoring old cars, golfing with family, boating, watching movies, going on hunting trips and fishing trips to Alaska with his good friend Kurt, and watching his children and grandchildren in their various sporting activities.
John was an active member of the LDS church where he served most recently as the Elders Quorum President in the Salem Park Ward. All who knew him were greatly blessed through his service.
He is survived by his sweetheart Melanie, his children, Tonya Washnock, Tara James, Justin Neal (Sharelle) Peterson, Shaun Randall Peterson, Mariah (Colten) Squire, sister, Nealetta Peterson, brother, Rick (Annette) Peterson, sister-in-law, Jackie Olsen, and his 11 grandchildren whom he adored.
John is preceded in death by his loving parents, Margaret and Neal and his brother, Rob Peterson.
A funeral service will be held Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Park Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 160 South 460 West in Salem, Utah. Family and friends may attend an open house on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah. A private family visitation will also be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the Funeral. Interment will take place in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery following the service.
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Courtney Allred says
March 13, 2023 at 10:01 pmI will miss seeing John drive by our house and stopping to say hi after work when we’re outside. He always had a smile on his face and something nice to say. He was an amazing example and friend to Andy and he will be greatly missed. We love you Melanie and we know John loved you so much.
Elise Ford says
March 14, 2023 at 3:42 amMelanie, unfortunately I will unable to attend the services, but I wanted to let you know that my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you as you and your family navigate such a tremendous loss.
Julie Anderson says
May 11, 2023 at 4:54 pmI’m so sad, my heart is broken over John passing. Melanie you are in my prayers always. John and I had a deep respect for each other and we went through some hard times and some good times with our callings but we stuck by each other. I love you Melanie and I know John will be watching over you in heaven. He will be close by. Love you Melanie!