Wayne Eugene Peterson - Walker Funeral Home

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother passed away July 7, 2021, in Spanish Fork, Utah after a battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Wayne was born on Jan. 2, 1936, to Frances Thompson Peterson and Mary Almana Atwood in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Wayne grew up and attended school in Spanish Fork, graduating from Spanish Fork High School in 1954. He was a proud member of the FFA.

He married his sweetheart Arlene Markham on July 2, 1958, in the Manti Temple. Together they raised three children Bryon, Valinda and Kelly.

As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as a Bishop in the Spanish Fork 16^th Ward and in many church positions throughout the years.

He worked at Geneva Steel for 32 years and raised cattle on his farm behind the fair grounds. His cattle were his pride and join.

He is survived by his wife Arlene, son Bryon (Carrie) Peterson of Sp. Fork, daughter Valinda (Jesse) Hanks, son Kelly (Alison) Peterson of Salem, grandchildren Amberly, Brooks, Ashley, Alecia, Justin, Collin, Kaiden, Addy, Chance and Cole. 15 great grandchildren and his sisters Frances (Richard) Nelson and Joyce (George) Cox.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, many brothers and sisters (12) and grandson Cody Bates.

Funeral service will be Tuesday morning, July 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Palmyra Stake Center, 505 East 900 North, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on Monday evening, July 12, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah; and on Tuesday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.

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Lacey Poulsen says

July 11, 2021 at 2:20 pm

So sorry for your loss. Wayne was always so kind and loving.

Steven White says

July 11, 2021 at 7:25 pm

My sincere condolences to the Peterson family. Wayne and his became life long friends through primary to taking care of his cattle summer grazing up Diamond Fork canyon. Wayne and his wife even brought me a cream pie to my cow camp. Never met a more kinder friendly man.

Joel says

July 11, 2021 at 8:45 pm

Kelly, Sorry to read about your Dad.

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Eilene Webb says
July 12, 2021 at 4:59 am

We are so sorry for your loss! We lived by Wayne and Arlene when we first got married! They were amazing neighbors and taught us a lot! Valinda and I had kids twice and they were the same age! Justin played with Casey everyday! She had Cody and I had Kyle. Then we moved! We loved running into Arlene and Wayne in town and Valinda from time to time. Your family is amazing and we loved having you as neighbors. Sending our love 💕 to all of you!

Sharan Johnson Carlyle says

July 12, 2021 at 3:55 pm

Truly one of the kindest man I’ve known. Along with his sweet caring wife. Wayne was a true friend to my brother David Johnson. He was a true father figure in his life. My love and sympathy to all his family.

Dana Robinson says

July 14, 2021 at 1:11 am

Wayne Eugene Peterson was the Rocky Balboa of goodness, kindness, selflessness, common sense, reliability, generosity service and love. He was one in a million, a man of true character who left a positive lasting impression all who were blessed to know him. One such as Wayne will never be forgotten but hopefully emulated. God bless Arlene and the entire family with comfort, peace and strength. Thank you Bishop Peterson for being the man of God you were and the shining light you were to so many, myself included.

Dana Robinson says

July 14, 2021 at 1:20 am

Wayne Eugene Peterson was the Rocky Balboa of goodness, kindness, selflessness, sacrifice, common sense, decency, service and love. He was one in a million, a man who made a positive lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to know him. God bless Arlene and the family with peace, comfort and strength. Thank you Bishop Peterson for being the man of God you chose to be in this life and a light unto so many, myself included.

Judy M Shurtliff says

August 20, 2021 at 11:50 pm

Oh I have been trying to find out information about Uncle Wayne for quite awhile now. I was doing some research on Family Search today and finally found his mother and then found him. I am so sorry for your loss. I was married to Glen Atwood and I have never forgotten Uncle Wayne, or Arline, since the day I first met them 50 years ago, when we came down there at stayed with them for a funeral. Wayne was awesome to us and I know that glen loved him as well. I wish he could have met our sons and grandsons. God bless you Aunt Arline and family. My prayers will be with you. Judy

Wayne Eugene Peterson January 2, 1936 - July 7, 2021

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8 Condolences for Wayne Eugene Peterson