Dallis James Peterson

Dallis J. Peterson
Annabella, Utah

Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Dallis James Peterson, 76, of Annabella, passed away October 7, 2014 in Richfield.  He was born November 4, 1937 in Glenwood to James Dancil and Cleo Idella Peterson.  He married his high school sweetheart, Saundra Lee Fillmore, July 16, 1960 for time and eternity in the Manti Temple, she preceded him in death December 30, 1997.  He married “Sweet Suzie” Eva Suzanne Gardner, April 10, 1999, she preceded him in death May 24, 2014.
Dallis graduated from Richfield High School.  He drove truck many years with L.A. Young & Son Construction and later with Robinson Trucking in Salina.  He loved his family and cherished time spent together.  He loved Cove Mountain, riding horses and hunting deer with his brothers. He treasured his relationship with his only son and loved his sons-in-law as his own. He was a hard worker, dedicated to his sweethearts and honored his children and grandchildren. He had a tender heart and a gentle spirit. Dad gave his children the best gift any father could give: his unconditional love and support, and a belief that we could do anything.
He is survived by his children: Natalie (Christian) Forsyth, Brigham City; Mitchell (Ruth) Peterson, Monroe; Lisa (Brian) Capt, Pleasant Grove; Lana (Shane) White, Herriman; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; step-children: Carson (Angie) Pearson, Riverton; Candy (Todd) Allen, Farmington; Cameron (Sarah) Pearson, Richfield; Shawn (Angie) Pearson, Maryland, Christian Pearson, Richfield; 14 step-grandchildren; siblings: Karma Smith, Hunter; Devon (Cleo) Peterson, Richfield; Burma Christiansen, West Valley City; Betty Bailey, Richfield; Eunice (Rodney) Rasmussen, Salina; Verna (Chad) Johnson, Salina; Terry (Marianne) Peterson, Glenwood; sister-in-law, Shanna Peterson, Richfield.
He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother: Leon Peterson; brothers-in-law: Arnold Smith, Que Christiansen and Jim Bailey; parents-in-law, Stanford and Leah Fillmore.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 12:00 Noon in the Annabella 2nd Ward Chapel.  Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 or at the ward chapel in Annabella on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Burial will be in the Annabella Cemetery.  Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.  Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com