Alma Kent Peterson (Kent)
(March 29, 1938 – March 23, 2023)
Alma "Kent" Peterson was born on March 29, 1938 in Lehi, Utah to Alma Mercer and Verna Carson Peterson. He passed peacefully in the early morning of March 23, 2023 just shy of his 85th birthday. He was anxiously awaiting the time when he could join those who had gone before.
He is survived by two sons: Lonne Kent (Lorraine) Peterson and Layne Alma (Diane) Peterson; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; younger sisters Kaye Powell and Vea Lynn (Ken) Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Melva "Jean" Shoell Peterson who passed away just last summer, one angel baby "Lisa" who never drew breath in mortality, his wonderful parents, and one brother-in-law William "Bill" Powell. He also has many angel baby grandchildren who were called home before mortality began for them. He longed to be with is Eternal sweetheart again. It is quite easy to envision that they are dancing once again.
Kent was the eldest child born into the Peterson home. He spoke very fondly of his childhood. There were many escapades in Fairfield where he always felt loved and cared for by extended family and neighbors because "everyone looked out for him". The family home was on the corner of 100 S and 200 E in Lehi. He learned the value of hard work at a young age. He spoke of helping to care for and then being sent out by his grandfather David Peterson to butcher sometimes hundreds of chickens.
He attended public schools in Lehi where he graduated from Lehi High School in 1956 as Valedictorian and Senior Class President. He remained in touch with many of his classmates throughout his life until he was physically unable to do so. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He was a voracious reader and had a yearning for knowledge throughout his life.
While attending a party hosted by a girl from American Fork, he saw "the prettiest girl in American Fork". They pursued a period of courtship culminating in his marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 5, 1958. She continued to be the prettiest girl "from" American Fork as they made their home in Lehi. They were blessed to have two sons, Lonne Kent born in 1960 and Layne Alma born in 1962. He felt it was very important to give his name to his sons to continue a legacy. When Layne was 13 years old they were excited to be expecting another child. That pregnancy ended in tragedy as the child was miscarried. This was devastating to the couple as they felt that they had room to love another child. Kent spoke in his later years of a daughter "Lisa" whom he had seen and spoken to.
Kent joined the Utah National Guard and served 6 years from 1957 through 1963. He attained the rank of SSGT E6 while serving in Company B 1457th Engineering Battalion in Lehi. His service in the guard was marked by his love of his Commander Craig Dorton, whom he spoke of often as a wonderful leader.
Kent's life was marked by service. He served in many leadership callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Stake Missionary, Executive Secretary to two Stake Presidents, Bishop, Temple Ordinance Worker, MTC Branch President, and YSA Ward Bishopric to name a few. However, the calling he loved serving in the most was as a Service Missionary Couple for LDS Family Services in the North Utah County Addiction Recovery Program. He served in this capacity for over 8 years with his Eternal companion and felt that their service there was very rewarding as wonderful people were able to find hope in the Savior, Jesus Christ and implement the Atonement in their lives.
Alongside his father Alma and his son Lonne, he was able to have a very successful career building custom homes. Both of his brothers-in-law and his son Layne also worked in the family business for a time. Alma M. Peterson and Son, and A. Kent Peterson Construction were known for the precision and quality of the homes they built. Literally hundreds of homes were built over the years in the valley by these great men. It is not uncommon for someone even now to tell us about the wonderful homes that were built for them.
Alma "Kent" Peterson, loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend and servant…until we meet again…give mom a great big hug for me, you have graduated from this life with grace and endurance.
The family would like to publicly thank the management and staff of The Charleston at Cedar Hills who cared for Kent for the past year with great love and compassion. We would like to especially thank Wayne and Mackenzie for the roles they played in making dad comfortable right up to the end. You are angels to us.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making another's life better with a smile, an encouraging word, a good deed, imparting of your knowledge of the Savior Jesus Christ and the infinite power of the Atonement. This would be a fitting tribute to Kent.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Lehi 5th Ward Chapel, 465 East 300 North. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 6-8:00 PM at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah and one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment will follow in the Lehi City Cemetery with military honors.
(March 29, 1938 – March 23, 2023)
Alma "Kent" Peterson was born on March 29, 1938 in Lehi, Utah to Alma Mercer and Verna Carson Peterson. He passed peacefully in the early morning of March 23, 2023 just shy of his 85th birthday. He was anxiously awaiting the time when he could join those who had gone before.
He is survived by two sons: Lonne Kent (Lorraine) Peterson and Layne Alma (Diane) Peterson; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; younger sisters Kaye Powell and Vea Lynn (Ken) Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Melva "Jean" Shoell Peterson who passed away just last summer, one angel baby "Lisa" who never drew breath in mortality, his wonderful parents, and one brother-in-law William "Bill" Powell. He also has many angel baby grandchildren who were called home before mortality began for them. He longed to be with is Eternal sweetheart again. It is quite easy to envision that they are dancing once again.
Kent was the eldest child born into the Peterson home. He spoke very fondly of his childhood. There were many escapades in Fairfield where he always felt loved and cared for by extended family and neighbors because "everyone looked out for him". The family home was on the corner of 100 S and 200 E in Lehi. He learned the value of hard work at a young age. He spoke of helping to care for and then being sent out by his grandfather David Peterson to butcher sometimes hundreds of chickens.
He attended public schools in Lehi where he graduated from Lehi High School in 1956 as Valedictorian and Senior Class President. He remained in touch with many of his classmates throughout his life until he was physically unable to do so. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He was a voracious reader and had a yearning for knowledge throughout his life.
While attending a party hosted by a girl from American Fork, he saw "the prettiest girl in American Fork". They pursued a period of courtship culminating in his marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 5, 1958. She continued to be the prettiest girl "from" American Fork as they made their home in Lehi. They were blessed to have two sons, Lonne Kent born in 1960 and Layne Alma born in 1962. He felt it was very important to give his name to his sons to continue a legacy. When Layne was 13 years old they were excited to be expecting another child. That pregnancy ended in tragedy as the child was miscarried. This was devastating to the couple as they felt that they had room to love another child. Kent spoke in his later years of a daughter "Lisa" whom he had seen and spoken to.
Kent joined the Utah National Guard and served 6 years from 1957 through 1963. He attained the rank of SSGT E6 while serving in Company B 1457th Engineering Battalion in Lehi. His service in the guard was marked by his love of his Commander Craig Dorton, whom he spoke of often as a wonderful leader.
Kent's life was marked by service. He served in many leadership callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Stake Missionary, Executive Secretary to two Stake Presidents, Bishop, Temple Ordinance Worker, MTC Branch President, and YSA Ward Bishopric to name a few. However, the calling he loved serving in the most was as a Service Missionary Couple for LDS Family Services in the North Utah County Addiction Recovery Program. He served in this capacity for over 8 years with his Eternal companion and felt that their service there was very rewarding as wonderful people were able to find hope in the Savior, Jesus Christ and implement the Atonement in their lives.
Alongside his father Alma and his son Lonne, he was able to have a very successful career building custom homes. Both of his brothers-in-law and his son Layne also worked in the family business for a time. Alma M. Peterson and Son, and A. Kent Peterson Construction were known for the precision and quality of the homes they built. Literally hundreds of homes were built over the years in the valley by these great men. It is not uncommon for someone even now to tell us about the wonderful homes that were built for them.
Alma "Kent" Peterson, loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend and servant…until we meet again…give mom a great big hug for me, you have graduated from this life with grace and endurance.
The family would like to publicly thank the management and staff of The Charleston at Cedar Hills who cared for Kent for the past year with great love and compassion. We would like to especially thank Wayne and Mackenzie for the roles they played in making dad comfortable right up to the end. You are angels to us.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making another's life better with a smile, an encouraging word, a good deed, imparting of your knowledge of the Savior Jesus Christ and the infinite power of the Atonement. This would be a fitting tribute to Kent.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Lehi 5th Ward Chapel, 465 East 300 North. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 6-8:00 PM at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah and one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment will follow in the Lehi City Cemetery with military honors.
Alma Kent Peterson (Kent)
(March 29, 1938 – March 23, 2023)
Alma "Kent" Peterson was born on March 29, 1938 in Lehi, Utah to Alma Mercer and Verna Carson Peterson. He passed peacefully in the early morning of March 23, 2023 just shy of his 85th birthday. He was anxiously awaiting the time when he could join those who had gone before.
He is survived by two sons: Lonne Kent (Lorraine) Peterson and Layne Alma (Diane) Peterson; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; younger sisters Kaye Powell and Vea Lynn (Ken) Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Melva "Jean" Shoell Peterson who passed away just last summer, one angel baby "Lisa" who never drew breath in mortality, his wonderful parents, and one brother-in-law William "Bill" Powell. He also has many angel baby grandchildren who were called home before mortality began for them. He longed to be with is Eternal sweetheart again. It is quite easy to envision that they are dancing once again.
Kent was the eldest child born into the Peterson home. He spoke very fondly of his childhood. There were many escapades in Fairfield where he always felt loved and cared for by extended family and neighbors because "everyone looked out for him". The family home was on the corner of 100 S and 200 E in Lehi. He learned the value of hard work at a young age. He spoke of helping to care for and then being sent out by his grandfather David Peterson to butcher sometimes hundreds of chickens.
He attended public schools in Lehi where he graduated from Lehi High School in 1956 as Valedictorian and Senior Class President. He remained in touch with many of his classmates throughout his life until he was physically unable to do so. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He was a voracious reader and had a yearning for knowledge throughout his life.
While attending a party hosted by a girl from American Fork, he saw "the prettiest girl in American Fork". They pursued a period of courtship culminating in his marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 5, 1958. She continued to be the prettiest girl "from" American Fork as they made their home in Lehi. They were blessed to have two sons, Lonne Kent born in 1960 and Layne Alma born in 1962. He felt it was very important to give his name to his sons to continue a legacy. When Layne was 13 years old they were excited to be expecting another child. That pregnancy ended in tragedy as the child was miscarried. This was devastating to the couple as they felt that they had room to love another child. Kent spoke in his later years of a daughter "Lisa" whom he had seen and spoken to.
Kent joined the Utah National Guard and served 6 years from 1957 through 1963. He attained the rank of SSGT E6 while serving in Company B 1457th Engineering Battalion in Lehi. His service in the guard was marked by his love of his Commander Craig Dorton, whom he spoke of often as a wonderful leader.
Kent's life was marked by service. He served in many leadership callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Stake Missionary, Executive Secretary to two Stake Presidents, Bishop, Temple Ordinance Worker, MTC Branch President, and YSA Ward Bishopric to name a few. However, the calling he loved serving in the most was as a Service Missionary Couple for LDS Family Services in the North Utah County Addiction Recovery Program. He served in this capacity for over 8 years with his Eternal companion and felt that their service there was very rewarding as wonderful people were able to find hope in the Savior, Jesus Christ and implement the Atonement in their lives.
Alongside his father Alma and his son Lonne, he was able to have a very successful career building custom homes. Both of his brothers-in-law and his son Layne also worked in the family business for a time. Alma M. Peterson and Son, and A. Kent Peterson Construction were known for the precision and quality of the homes they built. Literally hundreds of homes were built over the years in the valley by these great men. It is not uncommon for someone even now to tell us about the wonderful homes that were built for them.
Alma "Kent" Peterson, loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend and servant…until we meet again…give mom a great big hug for me, you have graduated from this life with grace and endurance.
The family would like to publicly thank the management and staff of The Charleston at Cedar Hills who cared for Kent for the past year with great love and compassion. We would like to especially thank Wayne and Mackenzie for the roles they played in making dad comfortable right up to the end. You are angels to us.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making another's life better with a smile, an encouraging word, a good deed, imparting of your knowledge of the Savior Jesus Christ and the infinite power of the Atonement. This would be a fitting tribute to Kent.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Lehi 5th Ward Chapel, 465 East 300 North. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 6-8:00 PM at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah and one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment will follow in the Lehi City Cemetery with military honors.
(March 29, 1938 – March 23, 2023)
Alma "Kent" Peterson was born on March 29, 1938 in Lehi, Utah to Alma Mercer and Verna Carson Peterson. He passed peacefully in the early morning of March 23, 2023 just shy of his 85th birthday. He was anxiously awaiting the time when he could join those who had gone before.
He is survived by two sons: Lonne Kent (Lorraine) Peterson and Layne Alma (Diane) Peterson; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; younger sisters Kaye Powell and Vea Lynn (Ken) Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Melva "Jean" Shoell Peterson who passed away just last summer, one angel baby "Lisa" who never drew breath in mortality, his wonderful parents, and one brother-in-law William "Bill" Powell. He also has many angel baby grandchildren who were called home before mortality began for them. He longed to be with is Eternal sweetheart again. It is quite easy to envision that they are dancing once again.
Kent was the eldest child born into the Peterson home. He spoke very fondly of his childhood. There were many escapades in Fairfield where he always felt loved and cared for by extended family and neighbors because "everyone looked out for him". The family home was on the corner of 100 S and 200 E in Lehi. He learned the value of hard work at a young age. He spoke of helping to care for and then being sent out by his grandfather David Peterson to butcher sometimes hundreds of chickens.
He attended public schools in Lehi where he graduated from Lehi High School in 1956 as Valedictorian and Senior Class President. He remained in touch with many of his classmates throughout his life until he was physically unable to do so. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. He was a voracious reader and had a yearning for knowledge throughout his life.
While attending a party hosted by a girl from American Fork, he saw "the prettiest girl in American Fork". They pursued a period of courtship culminating in his marriage and sealing in the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 5, 1958. She continued to be the prettiest girl "from" American Fork as they made their home in Lehi. They were blessed to have two sons, Lonne Kent born in 1960 and Layne Alma born in 1962. He felt it was very important to give his name to his sons to continue a legacy. When Layne was 13 years old they were excited to be expecting another child. That pregnancy ended in tragedy as the child was miscarried. This was devastating to the couple as they felt that they had room to love another child. Kent spoke in his later years of a daughter "Lisa" whom he had seen and spoken to.
Kent joined the Utah National Guard and served 6 years from 1957 through 1963. He attained the rank of SSGT E6 while serving in Company B 1457th Engineering Battalion in Lehi. His service in the guard was marked by his love of his Commander Craig Dorton, whom he spoke of often as a wonderful leader.
Kent's life was marked by service. He served in many leadership callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Stake Missionary, Executive Secretary to two Stake Presidents, Bishop, Temple Ordinance Worker, MTC Branch President, and YSA Ward Bishopric to name a few. However, the calling he loved serving in the most was as a Service Missionary Couple for LDS Family Services in the North Utah County Addiction Recovery Program. He served in this capacity for over 8 years with his Eternal companion and felt that their service there was very rewarding as wonderful people were able to find hope in the Savior, Jesus Christ and implement the Atonement in their lives.
Alongside his father Alma and his son Lonne, he was able to have a very successful career building custom homes. Both of his brothers-in-law and his son Layne also worked in the family business for a time. Alma M. Peterson and Son, and A. Kent Peterson Construction were known for the precision and quality of the homes they built. Literally hundreds of homes were built over the years in the valley by these great men. It is not uncommon for someone even now to tell us about the wonderful homes that were built for them.
Alma "Kent" Peterson, loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend and servant…until we meet again…give mom a great big hug for me, you have graduated from this life with grace and endurance.
The family would like to publicly thank the management and staff of The Charleston at Cedar Hills who cared for Kent for the past year with great love and compassion. We would like to especially thank Wayne and Mackenzie for the roles they played in making dad comfortable right up to the end. You are angels to us.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making another's life better with a smile, an encouraging word, a good deed, imparting of your knowledge of the Savior Jesus Christ and the infinite power of the Atonement. This would be a fitting tribute to Kent.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Lehi 5th Ward Chapel, 465 East 300 North. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 6-8:00 PM at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main, Lehi, Utah and one hour prior to the service on Saturday morning. Interment will follow in the Lehi City Cemetery with military honors.
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