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Scott Peterson Obituary
June 3, 1968 ~ July 27, 2013
Scott Lawrence Peterson, our dear husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away July 27, 2013 at age 45 in Newberg, Oregon. The oldest child of Lawrence R. Peterson and Janet Fischer Peterson, he was born June 3, 1968 in Provo, Utah.
Growing up in Cottonwood Heights, he attended Brighton High School. Always an excellent student and a voracious reader, Scott earned a B.A. in history from BYU and an MBA from the University of Utah. He worked as an accountant in Utah and Oregon.
Scott was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served an honorable mission in the Japan Tokyo South Mission. Later, he served in Scouts, the elders' quorum, and Primary.
Scott and Anna Zook were married September 30, 1999 in the Salt Lake Temple by his great-uncle Dr. Robert D. Matheson. He was very proud of their children, Andrew, Emily, and Bella. Scott enjoyed playing basketball with his brothers, running, fishing, hiking, computers, and going to the beautiful Oregon coast with his family.
He is survived by his wife, children, parents, and sister, Stephanie Bywater (David), and his brothers, Thomas (Megan), Gregory (Audrey), Jeffrey (Vicky), and Brent, and by many Peterson and Zook family members who loved him very much.
Funeral services were held August 3 in Dayton, Oregon. Burial in McMinnville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Peterson
Polly Gallman
August 12, 2013
Dear Anna and kids,
We were so sorry to read this in the Deseret News. We remember your incredible family and miss you in our neighborhood. Please know of our love for you all during this difficult time.
Aaron White
August 11, 2013
Scott, was so kind to everyone & always had a friendly smile that will be remembered.
Gary Lund
August 11, 2013
RIP
August 7, 2013
Dear Janet and Larry,
I was so sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May your happy memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. I have always looked up to you and your family and my heart goes out to you now.
Sincerely and with love,
Carolyn Campbell
Kristy Olsen
August 6, 2013
Dear Janet,
My heart is broken for you because of the loss of your dear son. Although I didn't know him personally, I remember many wonderful things that you told us about him as we proofread together. May Heavenly Father surround your family with His love and peace at this sad time is my prayer.
Pat Garrett
August 5, 2013
I am shocked and saddened to hear of your great loss. Scott was such a kind and gentle being and a great example to my children. My thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family.
Stuart Spencer
August 5, 2013
I'm so sad to hear of Scott's passing. I looked up to Scott all through my youth; he was a great example and made everybody around him feel genuinely loved.
Jim McGuire
August 5, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear freind Scott Peterson. I also rejoice that he was a big part of my my life and was such a true freind. Scott was a great example to me and influenced me for good. Scott was more than a best friend...we did everything together. Scott and I served togehter in the deacon's, teacher's, and priest's quorum presidencies. We played church ball, jogged, camped, fished and skied together. We were roomates at college. He went on my senior trip with me, and he took me on his birthday trip to Flaming Gorge, he was at the airport when I left for my mission, he was there when I met my wife, he was at my wedding. Scott's support and calm influence tempered my impulsiveness. He did what a good freind does - he gave me good advice and then loved me even when I did otherwise. I looked up to Scott in a hundred other ways. And I know he influenced many others for good. He was a freind to everyone. Scott has earned hero status in my life and I honor him for the good man that he is. I will miss him. All of my love and concern go out to the entire Peterson Family. Goodbye Scott, you are the best!
David Ericson
August 5, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. I was always appreciative of his friendship. I have fond memories standing in the Peterson's front yard when we were young and trying to hit tennis balls over my house with a baseball bat, or flying gliders off the hill in his back yard, or just jumping on the trampoline. Scott was a good person and the Peterson's were great neighbors. I know that Scott will be missed. I'm grateful for the kind friendship and gentle influence Scott had on my life as we grew up together. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jason Burt
August 5, 2013
So sorry to hear this sad news. I grew up with Scott in the Butler 31st Ward and was always impressed with his kindness and his friendly manner. My condolences to his family.
Alison Thacker Anderson
August 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of Scott's passing. He was always so kind. Condolences to his family.
Katye (Kate) Mcguire Landro
August 4, 2013
Scott was like a big brother to me and another member of our family. He was the smartest kid I knew growing up. I loved his gentle manner and his soft smile. I know he will be greatly missed. Thank you Peterson family for being a part of our family through your friendship. Scott will be greatly missed.
Sharyle Karren
August 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of this. Love and prayers coming your way to your whole family.
Shari Thompson Knudson
August 4, 2013
I don't ever recall Scott without a smile on his face and a kind word. Sending love and prayers to your family.
Evan Christensen
August 2, 2013
I always looked up to Scott and he will be missed. God be with you during this difficult time.
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