1926
Hyrum
2005
Hyrum Ray Peterson
March 12, 1926 — February 18, 2005
Hyrum Ray Peterson, 78, passed away, Friday, February 18, 2005 at his home in Smithfield, Utah. He was born March 12, 1926 at Grace, Idaho to Hyrum Smith and Flora Eve Perry Peterson.
Ray, as he was known to his friends, grew up in Grace, Idaho. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the South Pacific, China, and Korea. Throughout his life, he cherished his membership in an elite group known as the ?Chosen Few?. His love of country was evidenced by the tall flagpole in his front yard that daily displayed both the U.S. flag and the Marine Corp. flag. Yet, despite his strong patriotism, his lifelong motto was: ?God-first, Family-second, and Country-third?.
Ray was deeply in love with Patricia Rindlisbaker, whom he married on June 5, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS temple. Seven sons and two daughters were blessed to this union.
After military service, Ray, embarked on a career with Utah Power and Light that lasted for thirty-five years. During this same time, Ray became a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions including Elder?s Quorum President, and temple worker. He later claimed that his favorite calling was that of Home Teacher.
He is survived by his seven sons: Hyrum Dana, Walter Kallen, Darren Ray, Kerry Lee, Lawrence Jesse, Jeffrey C., and Jerimie Paul; two daughters, Michelle Graham and Callie Ondrako; one brother, Grant and one sister, Faye Carlson; thirty five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12 noon in the Smithfield 10th Ward Chapel, 345 East 300 South, Smithfield. Friends may call at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery with military rites by the Smithfield American Legion.
Ray, as he was known to his friends, grew up in Grace, Idaho. After completing high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving in the South Pacific, China, and Korea. Throughout his life, he cherished his membership in an elite group known as the ?Chosen Few?. His love of country was evidenced by the tall flagpole in his front yard that daily displayed both the U.S. flag and the Marine Corp. flag. Yet, despite his strong patriotism, his lifelong motto was: ?God-first, Family-second, and Country-third?.
Ray was deeply in love with Patricia Rindlisbaker, whom he married on June 5, 1954. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS temple. Seven sons and two daughters were blessed to this union.
After military service, Ray, embarked on a career with Utah Power and Light that lasted for thirty-five years. During this same time, Ray became a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions including Elder?s Quorum President, and temple worker. He later claimed that his favorite calling was that of Home Teacher.
He is survived by his seven sons: Hyrum Dana, Walter Kallen, Darren Ray, Kerry Lee, Lawrence Jesse, Jeffrey C., and Jerimie Paul; two daughters, Michelle Graham and Callie Ondrako; one brother, Grant and one sister, Faye Carlson; thirty five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12 noon in the Smithfield 10th Ward Chapel, 345 East 300 South, Smithfield. Friends may call at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery with military rites by the Smithfield American Legion.
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