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Preston Riley Petersen

1987 - 2015

Preston Riley Petersen obituary, 1987-2015, Sandy, UT

BORN

1987

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

1950 East Dimple Dell Road

Sandy, Utah

Preston Petersen Obituary

Dec. 29, 1987~Feb. 28, 2015
We are shocked and saddened by the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend - Riley Petersen. Words cannot express the sorrow in our hearts, which are now broken. He was born the son of Clint & Sharon Petersen on December 29, 1987 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended schools in South Jordan, Utah and graduated from Bingham High School in 2006, where he excelled in baseball. He later went on to become a dedicated firefighter with the West Valley City Fire Department. He had a devoted passion for mixed martial arts training and physical fitness. He did everything with a full heart and touched the lives of so many with his infectious personality. He will be remembered for his unconditional love, contagious smile, witty sense of humor, and complete selflessness.
He leaves behind his parents, Clint & Sharon; sister, Stephanie Petersen (Brady); brother, Neil Soto (Melissa); nieces, Alyssa and Harper; grandmother, Wilma Petersen; grandfather, Curtis Parker; and his canine buddy, Cooper. He is also survived by many other family members and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother Jeremy Soto; grandmother, Carol Parker; and grandfathers, Charles Petersen and Gerald Childs.
Services will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S.) on Saturday, March 7 at 2pm with a viewing on Friday 6-8pm and Saturday from 12:30-1:45pm. Cremation will follow. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com
Our dearest thanks are given for all of the outpouring support from family and friends and a special thanks to all of the members of the firefighter brotherhood.
Riley, you'll always be in our hearts. See ya on the other side!

Published by Deseret News from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2015.
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Clint Sharon and family my heart goes out to you in this very sad time may God comfort you as only he can. remember
The good times.

Ruth Mcelreath

March 11, 2015

SHARON,
MY HEART IS HEAVY AS I THINK OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS ENOUGH SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS AND GRIEF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING. MAY YOU HOLD THOSE DEAR MEMORIES AND THE LOVE
FOR RILEY IN YOUR HEART FOR COMFORT.

KAREN GAPPMAYER

March 9, 2015

Sharon and Clint, I was very saddened to learn of the death of your son, Riley. I hope that you all can find peace and acceptance of this tragic event and that your memories of Riley will remain strong and comforting.

-All my best to you and yours

Rodrigo Perez

March 7, 2015

Sharon, Clint & Family,
Our hearts are breaking for you all as we think of Riley and how his loss leaves such a hole in your lives!! May you be blessed by the knowledge that he is safe in the arms of God & that you will see him again one day! You are in our thoughts & prayers!

Sam & Cathy Bang

March 7, 2015

Clint and Sharon. Words cannot express all that you must be feeling, nor are they adequate to express what I'm feeling. I'm so very very sorry for such hardship in your lives. Love and prayers for you and yours.

Mark hendriksen

March 7, 2015

Clint and Sharon, I am so very sorry and heartbroken for your loss of Riley. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all and comfort you.

Kathy Cumberledge

March 7, 2015

I don't think I ever saw Riley without a smile on his face. He will be missed. My condolences to everyone missing him today.

Jimmie Smeath

March 7, 2015

Charlie and family, so very sorry for the lose of your son. Remember to love one another, we all feel your pain.

- Lifetime family friend

Carolyn Wyllie

March 7, 2015

Clint and Sharon,
Sending our love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Lyn & Scott Livdahl

March 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tris Suarez McCallum and Judy Suarez

Tris Suarez

March 6, 2015

Dear Clint and Sharon
My heart aches for you both! I wish I could take your pain away! Please stay close to your family and friend during this very difficult time. Riley was blessed to have you to for his parents! I love you guys!

Bobbi Schultz

March 6, 2015

Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless you all.

Barbara Mitchell

March 6, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks for your family. I'm praying not only for God to help you get though this terrible time but also guard you from any more, you have been through so much. My heart and love go out to you.

Gail Rokus

March 6, 2015

Clint and Sharon, Words seem so inadequate to express how we feel for your loss. Please accept or heartfelt sympathies ... our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Roger and Tammy Hampton

March 5, 2015

Sharon and clint....I have no words of comfort just a heart full of pain and loss..I loved your son like my own. Our family also shares your grief and will miss this sweet boy we watched grow into a man. Our heart go out to your family please find comfort in knowing how much he loved his family.
Chelsey Williams mom and family

Rose Bennett

March 5, 2015

Clint, Sharon and the rest of your family,

I just heard the heartbreaking news. And while I don' t know all of you I know many of you and your family. I can only imagine what you must be going through during this time. Based on you guys, your family and your open and warm hearts I can only imagine that Riley was also a stellar young man just as warm as the rest of you. While it isn't much I want to offer up my most sincerest condolences and heart felt thoughts during this time of sorrow. You will all be in my prayers.

Joey Knuteson

March 5, 2015

CLINT AND SHARON-MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND SOLACE THROUGH YOUR FRIENDS THAT GRIEVE WITH YOU AND OFFER THEIR SYMPATHY AND LOVE IN THIS MOST TRAGIC TIME. OUR THOUGHTS AND LOVE GO OUT TO YOU. Howard and Kathy Fait

March 5, 2015

Sharon, Clint, Neal and Stephanie, my heart is broken knowing the pain, loss and sadness you are experiencing right now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers you are a wonderful family and through that connection you will survive. My love goes out to each of you, may you be strong for each other.

Nola Stirling

March 5, 2015

Clint and Sharon- our heatfelt sympathy to you and all family members to hear of Riley's passing.We hope you find some comfort knowing you will be in our prayers.

Marti & Joe Whiteman

March 5, 2015

My son Tyler played baseball with Riley as a young boy and worked with him at the Fire Dept. The love all those men share with one another is priceless.
Sending my very deepest condolences

Sauni Bobrowski

March 5, 2015

So very, very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Candy Blair

March 5, 2015

Dear Sharon and Clint

Anna and I are heartbroken. We understand what you are going through and if there is anything we can do please let us know.

Steve and Anna Anderson

March 5, 2015

, I am so sorry for loss of your son. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Charleen Burke

March 5, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kathy Milliner

March 5, 2015

Sharon, Clint. The loss of a child has got to be unbearable. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. God Bless you all.

March 5, 2015

Dear Sharon and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely sorry for your loss

Roxanna Naylor

March 5, 2015

There are no words to say how sorry I am for your loss!

Maria Hampton

March 5, 2015

My heart is broken. One of the sweetest, cutest, selfless people I was fortunate to meet . My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew him for if you knew him you would have loved him. The world has lost an amazing man. Rest in peace Riley!

Stephanie Hendrickson

March 4, 2015

Thank you, Riley. I couldn't have made it through West Valley Fire Academy without you. You were always there with a kind and encouraging word. I'll never forget it and I can't tell you how much it meant. Miss you, brother. We'll take it from here.

Kristyne Showell

March 4, 2015

Our hearts ache for your broken hearts.
Hold onto your memories...always remembered and never forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and later.
We love you

Todd and Debby Arnold

March 4, 2015

Sharon, my sincerely sympathies go to you and your family during a most difficult time.

Donna Glenn

March 4, 2015

Clint And Sharon. There are no words, I had the pleasure of working a fire in West Valley with Riley. He was full of energy and pride in his profession. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kent and Wendy Robertson

Kent Robertson

March 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Petersen family! I remember Riley from high school and always smiling and being so kind! My thoughts and prayers are with the Petersen Family. Rest in Peace Riley.

Tom Sayasith

March 4, 2015

The sadness of your loss has rippled all the way to Nephi, so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you are in right now.

Patricia Hill

March 4, 2015

Such an amazing young man. Riley you brought so much joy to your parents and siblings. Your presance will surely be missed by many. May your journey be peaceful. Clint and Sharon just know that you are loved by so many that are there for you.

Melanie and Curt

March 4, 2015

Sharon and Clint i loved this boy like my own and my heart is broken. Our sweet Ry may you find peace and know we all love you so very much

March 4, 2015

"FINAL ALARM"
Rest now my brother firefighter
Lay soft your suffering back
Rest well and forever
Your memory shall not lack
Rest your tired hands
Wipe clean your weary brow
Rest with St. Florian
Your spirit now endowed
Rest here your heart
We know you gave your all
Rest easy, you've done your part
and now you've answered your last call
As we ring the final bell.

Denny McKone

March 4, 2015

Riley was always so nice to everyone. I am so sorry for your loss Peterson family. Riley will always be remembered and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you his family right now. R.I.P Riley I will always love you buddy.

Courtney McDonald

March 4, 2015

My heart aches for Riley's family and the people closest to him.. His life has had a positive impact on so many of us and it will not be forgotten. It has been amazing to see the outpour of love and memories flooding my news feed- regardless of where we knew him from or how long it has been, he has been a light in so many lives. Rest in paradise sweet Riley- you are so missed by so many.

Jordan Chase

March 4, 2015

Words cannot express the loss, the sadness. Hold onto your memories of your son, brother & Uncle. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.............

Jill Jones

March 4, 2015

So sorry to hear about the loss of your son it saddens me to know Clint and Sharon have to loose the loss of a child my prayers are with you at this time

Shauna Wright

March 4, 2015

Riley was always so sweet to me in high school. Always had a smile and was always willing to help me in class. He was nice to everyone.

mamie reeder

March 4, 2015

Riley was always so sweet to me in high school. Always had a smile on his face and took time to help me in class. I'm so sorry to hear the tragic news.

mamie reeder

March 4, 2015

"You will be missed. Rest in Peace....Brother."

Don Rael

March 4, 2015

Clint, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your son and the tragic circumstances. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My heart and prayers go out to you and are with you
Tony Glezos
West Valley City Fire Dept.

March 4, 2015

Such a tragic and untimely loss for Clint and Sharon, West Valley Fire Department, and the entire Utah firefighter community. Our hearts are always saddened by the unexpected passing of one so young with so much life ahead of them now suddenly unrealized. Your loss is shared by many and Riley will be remembered by all who enjoyed their time spent with him.

Tim Smith

March 4, 2015

Clint & Sharon- Words cannot express the sorrow and love we feel for you and your family. Riley was such a beautiful young man. We are honored to have gotten to know him and your family. With Love-Brad & Judy Wardle

March 4, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss , you are in our thoughts and prayers

John , Le Ann Madsen

March 4, 2015

Sharon and Charlie,
I am soooo sorry for your loss of your son Riley. My heart has been soooo heavy. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for both of you and your children.

Debbie

Debbie Clark

March 4, 2015

Riley,
We ll miss you Riley you were and always will be a great friend. You were always a great example to me of how a good friend should be. Love you Riley we ll miss you

Easton Young

March 4, 2015

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Riley R.I.P.
Cheri Gibson

March 4, 2015

Our hearts go out to the family at this hard and sad time. May God Bless you and we love you. RIP Riley

Nick Allyson Benzon

March 4, 2015

We send our condolences to the Petersen family,, he was a great man now he is with he's big brother Jeremy Soto,, and he's grandmother Carol.. May they all R.I.P. our prayers are with you all God Bless,, Manuel,Teresa, and Isaiah Soto

manual,Teresa Soto

March 4, 2015

EVERYTHING!!!!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AUNT KARYN AND AUNT PEGGY

Riley was the only nephew out of all of my nephews and nieces that would come in to my home and head straight for the cupboards to see what I had to eat. One day he came in and went straight for these cookies that looked a lot like oreo's. He took a big bite and Peggy said, "you're not eating those cookies are you, those are for the dog" He spit that thing out so quick, and I don't believe he ever looked in my cupboards again. LOL

March 3, 2015

I want to sincerely offer my love and condolences to this family for the loss of their beautiful spirited young man. I know our heavenly Father will take good care of him until they are able to be with him again. My prayers are with you.

Shirley Young

March 3, 2015

Our prayers are with you all. Cory, Tiffany and Haleigh Sanchez.

March 3, 2015

his happy personality!

March 3, 2015

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