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Loys Peterson Obituary
1928 - 2020
Loys Marvin Peterson, 91, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 6, 2020, at his home in Meridian, ID, of natural causes.
Marvin was born November 25, 1928, in Boise, ID, to LG Peterson and Olive Alverda Longhurst. He was raised in Boise, where he attended Boise High School, serving as a Cadet Officer in the ROTC, singing with the choir, and starring in several musical productions.
Later, Marvin graduated from BYU in Business Management, where he met his sweetheart, Jean Howard. They were married September 8, 1950, in the Idaho Falls Temple.
In 1950, the couple moved back to Boise, where Marvin began his long tenure as an automobile dealer, selling Hudsons with his father LG at Peterson Motor Co. Later, under Marvin's leadership, the business expanded to include franchises such as American Motors, Toyota, BMW, and Lexus. His son Mark and grandsons Brady and Nils have taken over his dealerships, which now include Peterson AutoPlex and Peterson Chevrolet in Boise and Peterson Stampede in Nampa.
Marvin has been an active leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Bishop of the Boise 11th Ward, Stake President of the Boise North Stake, and Regional Representative of the Nampa Idaho / Weiser Oregon Region.
Marvin is preceded in death by his wife Jean Howard Peterson, his parents LG and Verda Peterson, his brother Vern L Peterson, and his brother and sister-in-law Wayne L and Lois Peterson.
Marvin is survived by his sister Ann (Samuel) Thompson; six children, Teri (TL) McRae of South Jordan, UT, Paula (Gerry) Reeve of Beaverton, OR, Leslie (Wilford) Wagner of South Barrington, IL, Mark (Cathy) Peterson of Laoag, Philippines, Pennie (Tony) Peck of Eagle, ID, and Ginger (Jim) Tinney of South Jordan, UT; 37 grandchildren; and 54 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:00am, at the Meridian North Stake Center.
Friends may visit with other friends and family on Friday, February 14, from 6:00-8:00pm, at the Meridian North Stake Center, 5555 N. Locust Grove Rd., Meridian, and also at the same location on Saturday from 10:00-10:45am prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the services at Cloverdale Cemetery, Boise.
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Morris Bastian
February 12, 2020
What a blessing Marv and his family have been to the community and the LDS Church. None finer!The Bastians hold him in high esteem.
After nearly a century of life away from his Heavenly Father, he has been called home to report his stewardship and to receive the further light and knowledge his Heavenly Father promised to bestow upon him.
He has fought a good fight, kept the faith and been true and faithful, he has now entered into the joy of the Lord whom he served so well.
God bless you all! May he bless and comfort you.
Brother and Sister Morris Bastian
Kent Sager
February 12, 2020
Who hasn't been influenced for the better by Marv? An incredible man w vision, fortitude, insight and attention to detail in every aspect of business, family and life itself. Debbie and I express our utmost sympathies to the Peterson family. You are such dear friends and associates in many ways that we treasure and hold dear to our heart. What a glorious reunion is now occurring w his sweetheart and family members that have previously passed from this mortal journey. May the family continue to proudly carry the torch forward for everything that the Peterson name represents. May God bless each of the family members for generations to come.
Our deepest love and admiration. Kent & Debbie Sager
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