IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Lee
Petersen
October 19, 1931 – September 13, 2017
Obituary
Lee Charles Petersen, 85, of Terreton, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at his home of natural causes.
Lee was born on Oct. 19, 1931 in Salem, Idaho to Earial and Mary Petersen. He was the fourth of nine children. He was raised in the Salem and Burton areas and graduated from Madison High School. Lee served in the Army National Guard, training in Fort Lewis, Washington, and reached the rank of Captain.
Lee married LaMona Gardner on February 4, 1950 in Twin Groves, Idaho. They lived in Burton and later moved to Terreton in 1960 where they have lived ever since.
His life was spent raising sheep and cattle along with farming in the Spencer, Kilgore, Terreton, and Island Park areas.
After retirement, Lee and Mona enjoyed several trips to visit different parts of the world. They enjoyed spending their winters in Apache Junction, Arizona for many years.
Lee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lee and Mona raised six of their seven children to adulthood. His family grew to include 24 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was his family. He had a special connection with the little ones, making them feel very important.
Lee is survived by his wife, LaMona, and 6 children, Brad (Peggy) of Terreton, Joe of Terreton, Mike (Debbie) of Victor, Debbie Johnson of Calgary, Canada, Susan (Howard) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and Doug of Pueblo, Colorado. He is also survived by 4 siblings, Ilene Winchell, Lida (Lee) Staggs, Sharon (Bob) Darnell and Kent (Hong) Petersen.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a newborn daughter, Ann.
Funeral services will be at the Terreton LDS Stake Center, 1297 E. 1500 N. in Terreton, on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Chris Rogers officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the stake center. Burial will be at the Rexburg Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home. Military rites will be conducted by the Verle Skidmore Post #8893 and the Idaho Honor Guard.
Lee was born on Oct. 19, 1931 in Salem, Idaho to Earial and Mary Petersen. He was the fourth of nine children. He was raised in the Salem and Burton areas and graduated from Madison High School. Lee served in the Army National Guard, training in Fort Lewis, Washington, and reached the rank of Captain.
Lee married LaMona Gardner on February 4, 1950 in Twin Groves, Idaho. They lived in Burton and later moved to Terreton in 1960 where they have lived ever since.
His life was spent raising sheep and cattle along with farming in the Spencer, Kilgore, Terreton, and Island Park areas.
After retirement, Lee and Mona enjoyed several trips to visit different parts of the world. They enjoyed spending their winters in Apache Junction, Arizona for many years.
Lee was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lee and Mona raised six of their seven children to adulthood. His family grew to include 24 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. One of his greatest joys was his family. He had a special connection with the little ones, making them feel very important.
Lee is survived by his wife, LaMona, and 6 children, Brad (Peggy) of Terreton, Joe of Terreton, Mike (Debbie) of Victor, Debbie Johnson of Calgary, Canada, Susan (Howard) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and Doug of Pueblo, Colorado. He is also survived by 4 siblings, Ilene Winchell, Lida (Lee) Staggs, Sharon (Bob) Darnell and Kent (Hong) Petersen.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a newborn daughter, Ann.
Funeral services will be at the Terreton LDS Stake Center, 1297 E. 1500 N. in Terreton, on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Chris Rogers officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the stake center. Burial will be at the Rexburg Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home. Military rites will be conducted by the Verle Skidmore Post #8893 and the Idaho Honor Guard.
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