Matthew Alan Peterson

Matthew Peterson Obituary

Matthew Alan Peterson 8/11/1986 ~ 5/19/2009 Matthew Alan Peterson was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 11th 1986 to loving and proud parents Darwin Grant Peterson, Jr. and Celinda Kay Peterson. He passed away at the age of 22 in South Jordan, Utah on May 19th 2009. He was a faithful servant of God and had served an honorable mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mission and his faith were the pride and joy of his life. He was dedicated to truth and being an honorable man. He lived his life honorably and dedicated himself to striving to better himself. He was a happy positive young man who worked hard and did well in school. He was always willing to help in another's time of need. He looked to the future and never looked behind. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor that brought the joyful sound of laughter into any room he was in. He made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew him. He will be remembered for the characteristics that best describe him Honor, Morality, Valiance, Righteousness, Humor, Faithfulness, Talented, Charitable, and Positive. He will be missed and always remembered by his loved ones who remain, which are his father Darwin Peterson, mother Celinda Peterson, brother Christopher Peterson, sister Crystal Versluis, brother-in-law Jordan Versluis, sister April Ferguson, brother-in-law Chadwick Ferguson, and nephews James and Andrew Versluis and Michael Ferguson, and his dear friend Stephen Nelson and the entire Nelson family whom he loved dearly as he loved his own family. A memorial will be held to honor this special man, brother, son, uncle, and friend on Tuesday, the 26th of May at 6:00 p.m. at the LDS chapel located at 1540 W. 10400 S. South Jordan, Utah. A small family grave side service will be held in Chesaw, Washington for Matthew.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 23 to May 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Peterson

14 Entries

Matthew Francis

June 15, 2009

Matthew was a companion of mine in good ole Dallas, Oregon. This has just come to my attention and I'm shocked! I will always remember his stories and life lessons and take them to heart, he really lived life and enjoyed every minute of it! I will always remember you and miss you dearly Elder Peterson.

Suelynn Jacobus

June 2, 2009

He was a very nice young man. We enjoyed having him in our ward and over for dinner. We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
The Jacobus Family
Mt. Bachelor Ward
Bend, OR

Adrienne Bone

June 1, 2009

Matt really was a great guy. We had a lot of fun together. While he was on his mission in Bend he spent many hours eating at our home. On occasion he even cooked...and made a video of it to prove it. He was very spiritual and always had a great prescriptive on life. He enjoyed debating with my dad about subjects neither actually knew much about. When I moved to Provo we spent a bit of time together. My roommates all loved him even though he said they were too young or immature. Matt was always promoting Stephen's CD everywhere we went. He did always have to drive...even when we were in my car. He was such a great funny man. My family and I will always remember him with a bright smile on his face.

Jake Rau

May 31, 2009

Elder Peterson was a great missionary who served in our ward. Our deepest cpndolences to the family, along with our prayers. May he find rest now with our Savior.

John Simpson

May 31, 2009

he was a wonderful, spiritual Elder.
Really enjoyed him while he served in our Ward.

Kimberly Lund

May 29, 2009

Matt served his mission here and we really enjoyed having him in our home, he will be much missed.

Carmen Bone

May 29, 2009

I will really miss Matt. He served his mission her and he was really close to my family.

carol smith

May 28, 2009

matthew was truly a wonderful person . i got to know him at work and he shared his views on everything from politics to his love for the gospel with me. my sympathy and prayers go out to the peterson and nelson family i will truly miss you matthew

Torri Johnson

May 26, 2009

Matt is such an incredile person. I'm so thankful for the memories and chance I had to get to know him on this earth. He will be missed until we meet again.

Emily Kowalk

May 24, 2009

I have so many good memories with Matt... Jumping off bridges, road trips- and he ALWAYS had to drive- movies, sliding down water tubes under the highway... He always kept us laughing. I'm sure going to miss him. Peterson and Nelsons families, you are in my prayers. We are so lucky to have the knowledge that he is with our Heavenly Father now. We're all going to miss him.

Camille Protti

May 24, 2009

To Jean Petersen and Marcia Dobrinz: I'm so sorry for the passing of your grandson/nephew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And isn't it a great comfort and blessing to know that families are forever! Matthew is now serving another mission and teaching the gospel of our Savior to those who need to learn of it's wonderful blessings on the other side. And I'm sure he will also be watching over all of his family and is very grateful for all that you taught him. God Bless, Sincerely, Glenn, Camille, Monica and Jared Protti. Of the Hunter 15 Ward.

Alayna Urbach

May 24, 2009

Matt was an awesome friend. I could always count on having him make me feel welcomed and loved. Matt, you will be forever missed.

Georgette Ward

May 23, 2009

We are greatly saddened by the lose of Matt. My heart goes out to the Peterson and Nelson Families! Matt I miss your great smile. You could always make me laugh even if I was down!!! I will miss having you around at work!!!

Emmilee Wells

May 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Peterson and Nelson family. Matt was truly a great person who showed an extraordinary work ethic and stuck to his strong values.I had the chance to know him through work and he was constantly pushing himself to be better at everything he did. He will definitely be missed.

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