Max David Peatross

1928 - 2009

Max David Peatross born Sept. 14, 1928, passed away serenely at his home Nov. 22, 2009 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Max was born in Myton Utah to Stewart and Lydia Peatross and married the love of his life, Jenene Harris in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 28, 1953. He gained his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ stationed in the military in Germany, 1950-52. On his return from military service he attended Henegar Business College, and the University of Utah.
In June 1962, Max went to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation at Ft. Duchesne. Max and Jenene moved in March 1974 to Fairview, Utah after purchasing the Fairview Mercantile. Fairview has become their home.
Max was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various positions throughout his life. He loved the scriptures and studied daily. Max's main passion was to write about his experiences in story and in poem, creating several small books and volumes to pass down to his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jenene, children, Eileen Mauerman (Kenley Mauerman, Salt Lake City), Rodney Peatross (Wendy, Idaho Falls, Idaho), Diana Hall (Jeff Hall, Broken Arrow, Okla.), Darrell Peatross (Treena, London, England), David Peatross (Michelle, Wellsville, Utah), Stewart Peatross (Elk Ridge, Utah), 18 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Fairview First Ward Church (122 South State). Friends may call Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 6–8 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary in Mt. Pleasant and again Wednesday from 9:30–10:30 a.m. preceding the services at the church. Interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.rasmussenmortuary.com