Clayton Peterson Jr

Clayton Edgar Peterson, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Boulder City, Nevada, on Wednesday morning, September 17. He was born on November 15, 1929 in Ephraim, Utah, to Clayton Edgar Peterson, Sr., and Esther Grace Bartholomew Peterson.

He is a man of unquestioned integrity and humility, with an admirable work ethic. Following a church mission in California, education became a high priority for him. After receiving his BA and two master's degrees, he worked as an educator and home builder in Las Vegas for decades. He taught at Valley High School for 26 years. He faithfully accepted every call to serve in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, including home teacher, bishop, and as a member of the stake presidency in the Paradise Stake. He and his wife Ethelyn served three missions for the LDS Church in Jerusalem, Israel; Nauvoo, Illinois; and Adam-Ondi-Ahman, Missouri. They also served for many years in the Las Vegas Temple.

He was an avid outdoorsman and spent lots of time with family in these pursuits. He is greatly loved and honored by his vast family and countless friends.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ethelyn Hughes Peterson, and seven children: Mark, Denise Francom (George), Ben (Cathryn), Diane Ripplinger (Gregg), Jennifer Bybee (Shane), Russell (Kimberly), and Alton (Merrilee). They have 42 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Services will be held on Monday, September 22, at 1550 Buchanan Boulevard in Boulder City, Nevada, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Viewing will be at 9:30 AM and services at 11 AM. Interment will be Tuesday in Ephraim, Utah. Family and friends can sign an online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com