Robert Clayne Petersen

August 16, 1939 - May 20, 2017

Robert Clayne Petersen, born Aug 16, 1939 in Clarkston, UT returned home to his Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ on Sat May 20, 2017 surrounded by family at his home in Las Vegas, NV. As a servant of the Lord, he dedicated his life to serving others including community organizations like Little League and Boy Scouts. He served at the Las Vegas Temple from 6 Feb 2002 to 4 May 2017, and a mission at the Family Search Library for 7 yrs. He cherished his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren equally, loved to play, sing, tell jokes and to make people laugh. He touched so many hearts and lives and was the kindest and most gracious man. Preceded in death by: his parents Mildred Thompson & Robert Christian Petersen. Siblings Carol Petersen Mifflin Edwards, Ronald Petersen. Survived by: Wife of 25 years, his Love and “Eternal Companion” Carol Diann Judd Petersen. Siblings: James Cleon Petersen, Shirley Ann Penrod, Donald Thompson (Tex) Petersen Children: Andrea Petersen Riche, Carla Munson, Adam Petersen, Kim & Scott Atkinson, Erika & Benjamin Rand, Brenton & Shontae Hill, Lance & Bethany Hill, Sean & Dawnetta Mahnken, Joshua & Pennie Rumsey Grandchildren: Mckenna Petersen, Saiva Iacono; Jesse & Cyrus Riche, Natassia Steggell; Jenna, Nathan, Braeden Atkinson; Casey, Jordan, Emelie & Orion Rand; Grayson & Finlee Hill; Madison, Roman, Kordell & Damian Hill; Katelyn, Rayna & Aryssa Mahnken; Allie, Teren, Saria, Spencer & Cynthia Rumsey Great-granddaughters: Kayden & Dakota Crow.