Raymond Lynn Peterson, age 82, passed away in the evening of December 27, 2023. His health declined unexpectedly during a brief stay that day at Mesa View Regional Hospital.
Raymond was born in Redding, California on June 2, 1941. He was the first born to parents John Chester Peterson “tennis shoe Pete” and Elaine Ballard.
Raymond’s family moved to Boulder City, Nevada when he was an infant. Their subsequent move to Henderson, Nevada resulted in his growing years in that city where he graduated from Basic High School in 1959. Raymond and Marilyn Watkins were married in Henderson, Nevada on August 14, 1962.
After his marriage, he and Marilyn settled in Las Vegas where they worked and supported their family of five. Raymond was in the apprenticeship program with the Plumbers and Pipefitters, becoming a journeyman in Local 525 for 35 years. When he retired from that Union, he was working with Honeywell, Inc. Lastly, he was employed with Clark County School District where he retired in 2004.
Raymond was a talented man and succeeded quite well in sports: Golf, Bowling, Remote Control Airplanes, Skiing, Drag Racing, and Motorcycle Racing. But, most of all, he loved camping. That’s where he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children. In his more grownup years, after retiring to St. George, Utah, he could be seen on his Honda Goldwing 3-wheel trike driving the highways with Marilyn onboard.
Raymond believed in the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a faithful saint and served his Heavenly Father as a Bishop and High Council member for many years in Las Vegas. Although he experienced health problems, he knew he was brought to this earthly existence to live the plan of salvation. He accepted these challenges and now is with his eternal ancestors.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilyn Watkins Peterson
Sons: Ricky Peterson (Kimberly) of Cedar City, Utah Gregg Peterson (Michele Whittenburg) of Las Vegas, Nevada Daughters: Deborah Becker of Henderson, Nevada
Leah Troike of Richfield, Utah
Breanne Wiest (Charles Wiest) of Bigfork, Montana Grandchildren total 19 and Great Grandchildren total 16
Brothers: David Peterson (Judy McIntyre) of Lehi, Utah Marc Peterson (Vickie Hannig) of Reno, Nevada
Friday, January 5, 2024
Star Mortuary
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300 Riverside Rd, Mesquite, NV
Hardy Way Cemetery
Graveside Service 12:00
1362 Hardy Way, Mesquite, NV
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