Weston Peterson

Weston "Wes" Peterson

OGDEN - Weston Merlin Peterson, 45, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005, at McKay-Dee Hospital after a prolonged illness.

Wes was born March 30, 1960 in Ogden, Utah, to Merlin J. and Percia White Peterson. He married Lisa (Davis) McDill on Dec 10, 1983 in the Ogden LDS Temple. He graduated from Ben Lomond High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Weber State University. He later earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University.

Wes served an LDS mission in Seoul, Korea, returning twice more with his wife. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he held many positions including ward and stake clerk.

Wes was an Ogden City Police officer for more than 20 years, retiring in 2002 as a Sergeant. One of his favorite assignments was that of Chief Crisis Negotiator for the Ogden-Metro S.W.A.T. team. After his retirement he worked for the Department of Homeland Security, was the Director of the Weber County Children's Justice Center and taught as an adjunct professor at Weber State University. He also had a tax preparation business known as Peterson and Associates.

He enjoyed working with the Boy's State Program through Weber State University. He will be remembered for his quick wit and ability to turn any situation into a comedic moment. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing with his dog, Max.

Wes is survived by his loving wife, Lisa G. Peterson; their daughter Natashia McDill (Sammie Brown); and three grandchildren, D.J., Robby, and Breauna. He is also survived by his mother Percia, father Merlin, and sister Maureen J. Peterson. Also surviving is their foreign-exchange student (daughter), Hisayo Hirayama and family. Wes was preceded in death by his sister Anita J. Peterson.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 27, 2005
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 28, 2005
11:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
June 28, 2005