Herbert John Peterson
HOOPER -- Herbert John Peterson, 90, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.
He was born July 13, 1922 in Ogden, Utah to John Soren and Irene Davis Peterson.
He married Wanda Simpson June 24, 1942 in Hooper, Utah. They were sealed August 16, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII.
Herbert grew up in West Ogden and moved to Hooper in 1952. He attended Hopkins Elementary, Central Junior High, and was in the second graduating class at the new Ogden High School in 1940.
He was a member of the LDS Church. He served faithfully in many positions, including an ordinance worker at the Ogden Temple for ten years.
He retired from HAFB after 31 years then opened Herb's Sharp Shop for another 31 years. He was a charter member of the Hooper Lions Club. His interests include gardening, model trains, fishing (especially in Alaska), golfing, reading poetry, and garage sales. He was a member of the Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society. He loved spending Saturdays with his friends at Sam's Club. He was a great example of showing love to his wife and his children.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, L. Scott Peterson; Tamra (Ray) Schenk; Ronald (Shauna) Peterson; Lyle (LaRae) Peterson; Jami (Bob) Bradley; Jon (Bonnie) Peterson; and Jeff W. Peterson; 30 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Elva Hackwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Floyd, Clyde, and Clarence and two great-grandsons.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and aids at IHC Hospice and also family and friends for their support.
The family suggests a donation to your favorite charity.
HOOPER -- Herbert John Peterson, 90, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.
He was born July 13, 1922 in Ogden, Utah to John Soren and Irene Davis Peterson.
He married Wanda Simpson June 24, 1942 in Hooper, Utah. They were sealed August 16, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII.
Herbert grew up in West Ogden and moved to Hooper in 1952. He attended Hopkins Elementary, Central Junior High, and was in the second graduating class at the new Ogden High School in 1940.
He was a member of the LDS Church. He served faithfully in many positions, including an ordinance worker at the Ogden Temple for ten years.
He retired from HAFB after 31 years then opened Herb's Sharp Shop for another 31 years. He was a charter member of the Hooper Lions Club. His interests include gardening, model trains, fishing (especially in Alaska), golfing, reading poetry, and garage sales. He was a member of the Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society. He loved spending Saturdays with his friends at Sam's Club. He was a great example of showing love to his wife and his children.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, L. Scott Peterson; Tamra (Ray) Schenk; Ronald (Shauna) Peterson; Lyle (LaRae) Peterson; Jami (Bob) Bradley; Jon (Bonnie) Peterson; and Jeff W. Peterson; 30 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Elva Hackwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Floyd, Clyde, and Clarence and two great-grandsons.
The family wishes to thank the nurses and aids at IHC Hospice and also family and friends for their support.
The family suggests a donation to your favorite charity.
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