Paul Robert ''Bob'' Peterson Obituary (1936 - 2005)

Paul Peterson PLAIN CITY - On January 15, 2005, Paul Robert (Bob) Peterson passed away suddenly after just coming home to recuperate after a very long surgery and hospital stay. We lost our dad, and mom lost her love, and our world became a sadder place, now so empty without this gruff man with the courage of lions and a gentle loving heart of gold. Bob was born August 1, 1936 in Webster Grove, MO to Paul Franklin Peterson and Rose E. McCorkle. My dad once said to me that the first moment he saw mom he knew she was the one he would love forever, and so on April 26, 1960 after only dating 2 weeks, Paul Robert Peterson married Irma Jean Van Hoy. They would have celebrated their 45th anniversary this April. Bob spent 20 years in the Navy traveling all over the world. He retired in 1975. He enjoyed photography, hunting, golf, camping, and woodworking. He was also known as the Plain City shuffleboard king, ha ha guys. Paul and Irma had two sons, Richard Elson, and Dusty (Bonnie) Peterson of Illinois; and three daughters, Christine (Brad) Parke of West Weber; Sandra (Don) Bearce of West Haven; and Denise Mahaffey of South Ogden. The love and care of these daughters given to their dad left him touched with such love that he knew he'd done a good job raising them, they pulled together to care for dad being led by his wife who showed endless love and care every moment of his illness. He came home from the hospital on Friday, and on Saturday afternoon he just went to sleep knowing he was so truly loved and treasured that we would understand and he slipped away. We'll all miss you each day until we see you again. Surviving are his wife, Irma, their 5 children, 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, his brothers, Jack, Dave and Mike Peterson. He is also survived by a very special aunt, Mrs. Ruthie Walker, who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by both parents, a brother Steve, and infant granddaughter Jessica Lorraine Elson. The family would like to thank deputies Mike Strekker and Matt Wright for their personal care and service to the family for five hours during this difficult time. They went way beyond the call of duty. Thank you Bambi and William. To all the persons who were at the home of Paul trying to help, thank you. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 January 18, 2005 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceFirst United Methodist Church 26th and Jefferson Ogden, UT January 19, 2005 2:00 PM CemeteryPlain City Cemetery 4373 W 1975 N Plain City, UT 84404 January 19, 2005