Bryce Roger Petersen Obituary (1942 - 2016)

12/6/1942 – 3/19/ 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bryce Roger Petersen from complications of diabetes and surgery. Born in Murray to Roger K. and Edrie Petersen; he graduated from Murray High School, but spent so much time at Brighton High School he thought he was a Bengal. Bryce was involved in sports and leadership from an early age, beginning as a class officer at Murray Junior High. At Murray High he was a class officer, Student Body Officer, President of the Key Club, Seminary President and as a senior had the lead in the school play. A gifted athlete, he played on the basketball and tennis teams and was the kicker on the football team (his children and grandchildren lovingly teased him for years about being a kicker). He later became an avid golfer and his 300+ yard drives were legendary! Bryce married his high school sweetheart Penny Webb in January 1961. Not accustomed to losing, she caught his eye when she beat him at extemporaneous debate. Together they had three sons and hundreds of adopted sons and daughters through their 30 year association with Brighton High School athletics as team photographers. He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving in many capacities. In 2005 Bryce and Penny were sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. A life-long "Utah Man", he dutifully followed his teams even during an occasional losing season. Bryce could always be found wearing some form of Utah apparel, even during his recent hospital visits. His blood flowed red and he passed it on to his three boys! Survived by his wife, Penny; children, Chris (Lisa) Petersen, Jeff (Nanette) Petersen, Greg (Jamie) Petersen. The pride of his life was his six grandchildren, Alex (Ryan) Figuerora, Zachary (Jessica) Petersen, Jacob, Matt, Whitney and Sam. He was also proud to be blessed with three great-grandchildren, Talon, Layla and Ella. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2016, 11:00 am at the Union 4th Ward, 1834 East Creek Road (7995 South) Sandy, UT. Viewings will be held on Thursday, March 24th from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, and on Friday, from 10-10:45 am at the church prior to the service. Interment will be held at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South, SLC, UT. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107